Delhi Police HQ, Ambedkar Hospital denied fire safety certificates over major lapses

The 17-storey Delhi Police headquarters complex on Jai Singh Road, inaugurated in 2019 and spread over 8.09 acres, had applied for FSC renewal on April 21. Following a joint inspection with Delhi Police personnel on May 30, the DFS identified at least four critical violations

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Common Central Secretariat building on Janpath Road, no casualties

A call regarding the blaze breaking out on the third floor of the CCS building located on Janpath road was received at 11.13 am, the Delhi Fire Services official (DFS) said

Delhi Fire Service to undergo major revamp under tripartite agreement

MoU with central agencies aims to boost emergency response time, modernise equipment, and enhance governance

Delhi: Six injured in fire at Connaught Place restaurant

According to initial reports, the fire started due to an LPG leakage in the kitchen, which ignited and spread rapidly

Delhi Fire Services receive highest number of calls in 24 hours in last 10 years

As temperatures soar, the national capital is experiencing a troubling rise in fire-related incidents. The Delhi Fire Services are now receiving over 200 calls per day, a number unprecedented in at least the last 10 years

Unregistered nursing homes endanger lives in Delhi

The registration of over 80% of the private healthcare centres has lapsed putting Delhiites at high risk of tragedies like the one at Vivek Vihar’s Baby Care New Born Hospital

Delhi sees over 138% spike in fire cases this month compared to May 2023

The Delhi Fire Services has said that the startling increase in the number of fire incidents could be attributed to the rise in temperatures, highlighting the heightened risk of short circuits during summer

Fire kills five a day in Delhi

With the National Capital region in the grip of a heatwave, the likelihood of fire incidents has increased; Atul Garg, Delhi fire service chief, talks about safety measures that need to be undertaken to prevent fire incidents and save lives