Srinagar district administration issues fire safety advisory for winter

Srinagar, Nov 12: In view of the increasing number of fire incidents in Srinagar, particularly with winters about to set-in, the district administration of Srinagar on Wednesday issued Fire Safety Advisory (dos and don’ts) for people to prevent fire hazards in residential areas as well as commercial places.

The district administration has highlighted that dry weather conditions and widespread use of heating appliances significantly raise the risk of fire accidents during winters.

Through the advisory, the Srinagar district administration urged people to follow safety precautions to prevent fire hazards in residential as well as commercial areas.

According to the advisory, people have been asked to ensure that all electrical heating gadgets, bukharis, and LPG stoves are switched off before going to bed or leaving their homes.

It says that the use of kangris should be handled with utmost care and kept in safe places during nights to avoid its toppling.

The advisory further stresses maintaining good ventilation while using LPG heaters, keeping escape routes and water access points clear, and avoiding careless disposal of live cigarette butts.

Locals have also been advised to avoid storing combustible materials such as dry grass or rejection wood near residential areas, refrain from using faulty or substandard electrical appliances, and to ensure proper wiring and installation of circuit breakers.

The people have also been urged to use only good quality electrical appliances, fuses of correct rating, miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), and earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCBs).

People have been advised to stay in the kitchen while cooking and turn off the stove, even if they leave the kitchen for a shorter period of time.

Srinagar district administration has appealed to all residents and business owners to remain vigilant and report any fire incident immediately to Fire and Emergency Services (Toll Free No 101) or Control Room Srinagar 0194-2452155, 2452222, or the nearest fire station.