Gautam Buddh Nagar authorities have put firefighters on alert and launched special awareness drives in residential areas, markets, offices and schools after a fire broke out at a CCTV factory in national capital Delhi’s Mundka, killing at least 27 people. Life is gone.
One of the deadliest fires in recent years broke out in a four-storey building in Mundka area on May 13. The building did not have a no-objection certificate from the fire department. A fire brigade official said that its single entry and exit point could be the reason for the high number of deaths.
Noida Police said that in view of the massive fire that broke out at a CCTV factory in Delhi yesterday, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Alok Singh has directed the fire brigade officials to remain alert to deal with any situation.
The official said that the firefighters have been directed to conduct mock drills in residential areas, markets, schools, colleges and private companies to create awareness among the people about dousing the fire in case of any incident and damage. can be stopped. life.
The official further said that the fire officials of Ecotech 3 station conducted mock drills at several firms in Greater Noida on Saturday. He also engaged the employees and security personnel of the firms to inform them about the measures to be taken in case of fire.
During the mock drill, the firefighters also taught the firm’s employees and security personnel the techniques of handling and using basic firefighting equipment as a first response to any emergency.
Officials of Gautam Buddh Nagar said that they are planning more such mock drills in Noida and other parts of Greater Noida in the near future to create awareness among people on how to control the fire.