Fire Safety News

Over 919 hotels in Kolkata have received temporary closure notices due to fire safety violations. This action follows increased scrutiny after a recent hotel fi

Over 900 hotels and guest houses in Kolkata have received temporary closure notices due to fire safety violations, following joint inspections by state authorit

The Supreme Court will address issues related to the Satya Niketan building collapse on September 10, having previously issued directives on unauthorized constr

A playground at a Dahisar school has been converted into a Ganesh visarjan tank, disrupting student-athletes' training for an upcoming district sports competiti

Many urban residential units are being converted into paying guest accommodations that often lack essential safety features and exceed occupancy limits, with bu

Three newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after an explosion at Amravati's government maternity hospital. Survivors, rescuers, and hospital staff have flagg

A 12-year-old has won $2,120 for an invention related to fire safety.

12-year-old South Korean student Kim Ji-on invented a fire-escape breathing phone grip with filters to absorb toxic gases, earning a national award and planning

Delhi has amended its rules to improve fire safety, clarifying various roles and responsibilities.

Delhi has tightened its fire safety regulations, mandating 18 new measures including smoke barriers and stops.

Fires caused by improperly discarded lithium batteries, particularly from vapes, are occurring over 10 times a week at UK recycling centres, costing £1 billion

Staff at Learning Cove Preschool in Summerland report that fire safety lessons taught in the classroom helped prepare students during a recent evacuation, as th

California has implemented the nation's most stringent rules requiring homeowners to manage vegetation around their properties to prevent wildfires, a measure s

The California Board of Forestry has approved new "Zone Zero" regulations, dictating landscaping and storage rules for residents in fire-prone areas to enhance

A fire at a Kolkata hotel tragically killed nine people, with survivors describing a terrifying night as smoke filled the building. Guests reported a lack of fi

The Bombay High Court has cancelled the bail of the Luthra brothers and Ajay Gupta, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane night club, in connection with a fire,

Mumbai is experiencing critical monsoon conditions with over 2000mm of rain causing severe waterlogging, while a fire in Vile Parle West tragically killed two,

Disposable BBQs are being banned from some parks and beaches due to concerns over wildfires.

Urban neglect, political apathy, and corruption are cited as ongoing factors contributing to preventable deaths in India, particularly in the context of fires w

The Guardian is asking readers how they are coping with the UK's predicted fourth heatwave of the year, which is expected to bring temperatures up to 35C and ha

Following a cracker unit fire, authorities in Ahmedabad inspected 299 units over two days, resulting in 32 being sealed.

UK households are being urged by a fire chief to avoid barbecues and bonfires due to 'extreme' wildfire warnings, as the country experiences its third heatwave

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced an investigation into a deadly Bangkok bar fire, where many victims were found near restrooms at the back of t

At Canada's national fire safety facility in Ottawa, scientists and engineers are conducting research by burning down buildings to develop methods for saving th