Noida AC blast: Your apartment could be at risk — why high-rise AC fires spread so fast

The family escaped safely as firefighters contained the blaze before it spread through the tower.

High-rise fire trap: The safety rules every resident must know before it's too late | EXPLAINED

Rising high-rise fires highlight critical safety gaps. Discover essential National Building Code (NBC) guidelines, RWA duties ...

Audit committee to finalize SOP for high-rise building inspections

Kolkata: The high level inquiry committee set up by the state govt is finalising a standard operating procedure based on which audit of high-rises and commercial buildings in 12 civic body areas, ...

Noida 12th-floor fire sparks high-rise safety debate. 'Flats cost Rs 2-3 crores, but fire brigade can't reach'

Videos from a 12th-floor apartment fire in Noida have triggered a wider debate on whether India's firefighting infrastructure ...
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Panel to meet for auditing sanctioned plans for Kolkata high-rises, commercial buildings

In the wake of a deadly warehouse collapse in Kolkata, the West Bengal government initiates a comprehensive audit of all ...

Noida high-rise fire: Why residents must maintain air-conditioners, keep emergency exits obstruction-free

The Noida fire incident has renewed calls for stricter fire-safety audits, with experts urging residents to keep emergency exits clear for safe evacuation ...

Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildings

An Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing ...

High-rise flat fire: Why skyscraper blaze is a cause of concern in India and what can be done to minimise losses?

Recent fire incidents have once again highlighted the vulnerabilities in India's urban infrastructure and raised questions ...