390 Nagpur Mixed-Occupancy Buildings; 139 Unsafe After Audit
NAGPUR: The rise of mixed-use buildings has become one of Nagpur’s most pressing fire hazards, highlighted by recent incidents at Reliance Fresh Mart in Laxmi Nagar’s Aath Rasta Square and Mini Punjab Hotel in Dharampeth. These events underscore the serious risks faced by residents living above commercial businesses. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) fire and emergency services has initiated a review following a citywide audit that found widespread safety violations. The audit assessed 390 mixed-occupancy buildings, revealing that 186 lacked fundamental fire safety features like alarms, extinguishers, hydrants, and emergency exits. Additionally, 139 structures were deemed unsafe for habitation, and…