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Pune Fire Brigade Targets Housing Societies for Safety Issues

PUNE: A recent fire incident in a Pune housing society has triggered a heightened response from the fire brigade, revealing a troubling pattern of negligence in residential complexes across Maharashtra. Following a fire in an electricity meter box on May 18, the Pune Fire Brigade issued an official notice due to several safety violations. The blaze, reportedly ignited by a short circuit, was swiftly extinguished. However, an inspection afterwards uncovered alarming safety non-compliance. The city’s chief fire officer noted that the meter room was obstructed, hindering emergency access. Additionally, the society was found lacking essential firefighting tools, including extinguishers and…

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Pune: Undri Blaze Fire Safety System Audit & Maintenance

PUNE: Chief Fire Officer of Pune Municipal Corporation, Devendra Potphode, announced an investigation into the failure of firefighting equipment in the Undri high-rise, following a tragic incident that resulted in a teenager’s death and injuries to eight others during a fire. Potphode emphasized that society managements are required to conduct fire safety audits with licensed agencies at least twice a year. If they fail to do so, they bear the responsibility for any accidents. “As stipulated in Section 3 of the Fire Act, it is the owner’s or occupier’s duty to ensure the firefighting system is operational 24/7. Residents should…