In the wake of the Goa resto-pub fire incident, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) has launched a special inspection drive from December 22 to 28, covering hotels, commercial establishments, and residential complexes.
Mumbai, Dec 09: In the wake of the Goa resto-pub fire incident, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) has launched a special inspection drive from December 22 to 28, covering hotels, commercial establishments, and residential complexes.
Any establishment found violating prescribed fire-safety norms during this campaign will face action under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006, warned the MFB.
FPJ Report Triggers Action
The Free Press Journal’s December 9 report highlighted how city hotels and pubs flout fire-safety norms, run unauthorised basement activities, and ignore crowd-management rules.
On Tuesday, the MFB announced it will inspect restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, party halls, gyms, malls, and other crowded venues. In addition, lifeguards, boats, and rescue equipment will be deployed along various city beaches.
“To prevent fire incidents or ensure prompt control in case of a fire, building and establishment owners are obligated to implement fire-prevention and life-safety measures under Section 3(1) of the Act,” said Chief Fire Officer Ravindra Ambulgekar.
Officials Stress Public Awareness
Ashwini Joshi, additional municipal commissioner (in charge of MFB), said, “The MFB is fully equipped with advanced machinery, materials, and equipment to tackle any challenges in the city.”
She emphasised that widespread public awareness can help prevent such tragedies, and the Fire Brigade is continuously working to ensure fire incidents are avoided.