Delhi Sets Sights on Firefighting Masterplan After Tragic Fires

Following devastating fires, the Delhi government is devising a comprehensive firefighting masterplan to prevent further tragedies. This plan, backed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, will involve quick gathering of data and a public awareness campaign on fire safety, targeting the upcoming hazardous summer season.

The Delhi government has announced a decisive step toward fire safety by crafting a firefighting masterplan to curtail life and property losses, officials reported on Wednesday.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a high-level meeting with senior officials, instructing them to compile detailed reports on recent fire incidents within 10 days, according to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office.

The upcoming plan is part of a broader campaign to enhance public awareness of fire safety practices as the summer season approaches, a period notorious for rising fire incidents.