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Ghaziabad Mandates Two Firefighters per RWA Shift

GHAZIABAD: The district administration is set to demolish illegal structures and encroachments within housing societies, as they pose significant fire hazards that could impede rescue operations in emergencies. Resident welfare associations (RWAs) have been instructed to appoint two trained firefighters per residential society, with shifts lasting 12 hours each. This decision was made during a review meeting led by district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar, prompted by a series of major fire incidents in the area—at least 30 major blazes were reported in the past two months, including the notable fire on April 12 at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram. The…

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Over 40 Ghaziabad housing societies fail fire safety test

GHAZIABAD: Buildings taller than 15 meters or covering over 500 square meters that do not possess a valid fire no-objection certificate (NOC) will incur all costs related to firefighting operations, warned Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal on Monday. This notice followed the fire department’s issuance of warnings to 43 housing societies in areas like Indirapuram, Crossings Republik, and Raj Nagar Extension for lacking functional fire safety equipment. In the last two weeks, inspections at more than 165 societies revealed numerous violations, including encroachments and blocked access for fire tenders. This initiative was prompted by a recent fire at Gaur Green…

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42 Ghaziabad Buildings, Including Hospitals, Violate Fire Safety

GHAZIABAD: The fire department has identified 42 buildings, which include residences, hospitals, and hotels, as ‘unsafe’ for failing to meet fire safety regulations. Following inspections between 2017 and 2026, the department discovered that approximately 51 buildings were non-compliant with safety standards. A report was submitted to the district court, leading to legal proceedings against these establishments. To date, only nine have upgraded their fire safety systems, which the fire department has approved. Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Pal stated that regular inspections are conducted to ensure compliance. “When irregularities are detected, we issue notices and provide a stipulated timeframe for…