Tag: Fire

IAF chopper pressed into service to douse Coimbatore forest fire

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Chennai: The forest fire, raging in the Madhukarai forest range of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district since April 11, continued to blaze as fire and rescue team could not climb the steep hills and an IAF chopper was pressed into service on Sunday, officials said.
The fire and rescue team had doused some areas but could not extinguish it fully and hence the Forest Department and Fire Department sought the services of the Indian Air Force helicopter.
The IAF chopper has done seven sorties since morning on Sunday and doused 10 hectares of fire. It carried 3,000 litres of water in each sortie, lifted from the Malampuzha dam in Kerala.

Forest Department officials told IANS that the IAF chopper would fly more sorties till evening and douse fire in more areas.
Coimbatore District Collector, Kranthi Kumar Pati, and senior Forest Department officials have been overseeing the operation of the IAF chopper in dousing the forest fire that was threatening the entire forest area of Madhukkarai forest range.
The dry grass in the forest area had caught fire during heavy summer and were coming down the steep hills like burning fireballs leading to the fire’s spread.
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April 16, 2023
Fire Breaks Out In Srinagar’s Upper Forest Area

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SRINAGAR: Fire broke out on Saturday evening in the forest area of Ishbar in upper reaches of Brein, Nishat.
Officials said that the fire broke out this evening in Nishat forest area.Fire Breaks Out In Srinagar’s Upper Forest Area
They said that the forest team has reached the spot and the efforts are on to douse the flames. (KS)

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April 16, 2023
Hyderabad: Three died in fire mishap at Kushaiguda

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Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, three members of the same family died allegedly of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at a timber depot at Kushaiguda on Sunday early hours.
The deceased are identified as Suresh, Suma, and Babu. The family is a native of Warangal. The fire started in the timber depot around 3 a.m. The thick smoke spread into the adjacent building and blocked the exit of the building occupants.
The family staying on the second floor in their attempt to escape came down. The family got trapped and allegedly died due to asphyxiation. The fire and DRF personnel rushed into the building upon coming to know about the presence of the family.

On the first floor, the bodies were found. The escape route into the building was blocked due to thick smoke and at the building entrance, there was fire raging. ‘After we doused the fire we went inside and found the bodies’, said ACP Kushiaguda Y Venkat Reddy.
The bodies are shifted to the mortuary.
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April 16, 2023
FCIK Expresses Regret Over Destruction Of Industrial Unit In Fire

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SRINAGAR: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has expressed regret over the fire incident which took place in industrial estate Anchidora, Anantnagon Thursday evening in which the property worth over 100 lakhs belonging to a polyfoam mattress manufacturing unit M/s 5-Star polymers was destroyed
While conveying deepest sympathies on behalf of the apex organisation, the President FCIK assured the promoter of the unit Afroz Shah of every possible support that they required at this crucial juncture.
“FCIK put the onus of all fire incidents in industrial estates on the industrial corporations manning these estates which have miserably failed in building the necessary firefighting infrastructure in industrial estates of the valley,” the FCIK said in a statement, adding, “ The unit in Anchidora could have been saved from massive damage had the corporation put in place fire hydrants and water storage facility in place. Although the unit was equipped with fire extinguishers, these couldn’t help in controlling the fire as it had already spread before the fire fighters reached the spot.
FCIK called the attention of the government to direct the concerned for installation of fire hydrants in all small estates which could work as the first line of action in case of a fire till fire tenderers reached the affected estates. The government should provide full-fledged fire stations in more and more estates and make these fully functional, President FCIK demanded.
FCIK also demanded that the industries department take stock of the fire incident in Anchidora and reach out to the affected unit for all possible help and facilitation.

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April 15, 2023
Fire Service Day Observed In Srinagar

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SRINAGAR: Fire Service Day was observed in Srinagar to pay homage to those martyrs of Jammu and Kashmir who have attended emergencies in great odds and sacrificed their precious lives while fighting fires.
In this regard a function was observed at Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters Batamaloo Srinagar. April 14 is observed as “National Fire Service Day”. “Two minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to the Martyrs and wreaths were laid on the Martyr’s Column as mark of respect to the brave fire fighters,” according to a statement issued by the department.
Bashir Ahmad Shah, Joint Director Fire & Emergency Services Kashmir Range Srinagar, presided over the function.
He briefed the officers and personnel of the services and stressed upon them that they shall never show their back to fire and they should always be prepared to even sacrifice their lives for saving the precious lives and property of people as the motto of “our services which is “We Serve To Save”.”
Such functions were also organized at all District Headquarters of the J&K and at Station Level, the statement said. Fire Service week will be observed throughout the J&K from April 14 to 20.
This year’s theme is “Awareness in Fire Safety for growth of National Infrastructure (AGNI)”.

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April 14, 2023
Telangana CS asks officials to formulate fire safety awareness strategy

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Hyderabad: Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari directed the officials to formulate a strategy to create awareness among the public about fire safety.
She emphasised the need for continuous engagement of the people through social advocacy groups and other methods. CS held a meeting on fire accidents and deliberated about the various safety measures to be taken to prevent fire mishaps, a press note informed.
GHMC Commissioner Lokesh Kumar informed that GHMC has taken up an intensive drive to inspect the shopping complexes, cinema halls etc to see whether the emergency exit is functioning or not. “The residential welfare societies are also being contacted to create awareness about fire safety measures. All the vulnerable buildings in the city have been identified and notices were also served to them to install fire safety equipment,” he said.

Chief Secretary asked the GHMC and Fire department officials to prepare an action plan to get fire safety equipment installed and checked in all shopping complexes, multiplexes, hospitals and other commercial establishments in a time-bound manner and ensure that all these establishments install the fire safety equipment in their premises and fully operationalize them.
She also underlined the need to identify red-category establishments which are functioning in residential zones and work out measures to shift them.
Special Chief Secretary MAUD Arvind Kumar, DG Fire Services Nagi Reddy, CCP Devender Reddy and other officials attended the meeting.
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April 13, 2023
Karnataka: Fire breaks out near helipad after Bommai’s landing in Udupi

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Mangaluru: A major accident was averted at a helipad in Udupi district of Karnataka on Thursday where Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai arrived enroute to his visit to Kollur Mookambika temple.
A fire broke out near the Areshiroor helipad during the take-off of a helicopter after the Chief Minister’s convoy had left the helipad to the temple.
Sources said the blaze, believed to have originated from the helicopter fan, was extinguished by the fire service personnel before it could cause any major damage.

The situation was quickly brought under control by the fire brigade.
Bommai, accompanied by his wife, continued with their trip to the Kollur temple and offered pooja.
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April 13, 2023
Several Structures Destroyed In A Fire Mishap

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SRINAGAR: Two residential houses and a cowshed were damaged in a fire mishap in south Kashmir Shopian district.
An official said that during the night hours, fire broke out in Choudhary Gund Shopian and engulfed few structures.
He said that fire tenders were called in and fire was later doused off, however, residential houses of Nazir Ahmed Chopan Son of Gh Qadir and Ab Rashid Wagay Son of Ali Mohammad besides the cowshed of Mushtaq Ahmad Wagay Son of Ali Mohammad all residents of Choudhary Gund Shopian got damaged.
Later on, locals and fire service employees controlled the fire and there was no injury or loss of life in the incident, he said.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance and cause of fire is being ascertained. (KS)

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April 13, 2023
Massive Fire Breaks Out In North Kashmir

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SRINAGAR: A massive fire has broken out in Shanoo of Handwara area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that at least five shops have received substantial damage in the fire which broke out at around 10:30 PM this evening at Dar Mohalla, Shanoo Langate.
The flames are continuously raging and there is every apprehension that the blaze may damage other shops in proximity if not put out anytime soon.
Expressing their resentment, a group of locals said that despite timely intimation to the Fire and Emergency Department, they are nowhere to be seen. “Among the shops damaged so far comprise a gas-refilling shop and there have already been several blasts heard by now”, they said adding “If the department concerned doesn’t reach anytime soon, it may lead to much damage to other shops and to local populace even.”
Despite repeated attempts, no official from the Fire and Emergency Services Department for any immediate comment.
More Details Awaited. (GNS)

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April 12, 2023
Shopian Gunfight: Militants Escape After Brief Exchange Of Fire

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SRINAGAR: After brief gunfight on Wednesday, militants managed to give slip to security forces in Chakoora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district.
A top police officer said that there was a brief exchange of firing between militants and security forces.
As the firing stopped, searches were intensified at the suspected spot, where no militant was found. They might have escaped taking advantage of darkness, the officer added.
Earlier police in a tweet reported a gunfight between militants and security forces in Chakoora area of Shopian.(GNS)

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April 12, 2023