Lack of hydraulic ladder keeps firefighting operations in Ludhiana on the ground

[ad_1] Ludhiana In the absence of hydraulic ladders, firefighters were seen struggling to put out the fire which broke out at Swami Vivekanand Vihar Apartments in BRS Nagar on Thursday afternoon. A network of water pipes had to be laid to reach the burning fifth floor of the building, which is a cumbersome and time-consuming … Read more

In the absence of fire audits, Ludhiana premises remain powder kegs waiting to explode

[ad_1] The major fire that broke out at Swami Vivekanand Vihar Flats near DAV School, BRS Nagar has once again highlighted the vulnerability of residential and commercial premises in the industrial hub. With a long overdue fire audit, stakeholders are often negligent when it comes to implementing safety protocols, putting lives and property at risk. … Read more