53 Hearth Circumstances Reported in November, F&ES Requires Strict Tips

SRINAGAR: The onset of winter in Kashmir has seen a surge in hearth incidents in Srinagar, the summer time capital of Jammu & Kashmir, with a complete of 53 reported instances in November 2023.

In response to official information from the Hearth and Emergency Providers (F&ES) division, obtained by the information company KNO, 53 hearth incidents occurred throughout Srinagar final month.

The very best variety of incidents was recorded on November 21, with 5 reported instances at Gojwara Chowk, SKIMS Soura, Polo View, Bakshipora Palpora, and Wazir Bagh.

Historically, the variety of hearth incidents tends to rise throughout the winter interval in Kashmir.

Nevertheless, officers famous a decline in incidents in comparison with earlier years, attributing it to consciousness occasions and packages organised by the division to coach the general public about security measures.

Deputy Director F&ES Commandant Srinagar, Aqib Ahmad Mir, emphasised that whereas the division maintains equal preparedness throughout each summer time and winter, vigilance is heightened within the winter months on account of frequent hearth incidents. He confused the significance of public cooperation in lowering hearth incidents, particularly involving the considered use of heating devices reminiscent of Bukharis and heaters.

“Most people has an immense function on this regard, and taking security measures must be their high precedence,” he added.

Concerning the division’s efforts to mitigate hearth incidents, Mir talked about that F&ES has carried out quite a few consciousness occasions and packages throughout Jammu and Kashmir. This initiative has contributed to a 20-30% discount in incidents in comparison with earlier years, with 1900 instances reported till October this yr, versus the earlier determine of 2900 incidents in a single yr.

He underscored the significance of public consciousness in controlling fires on the preliminary stage and beneficial protecting a small hearth extinguisher at dwelling, costing roughly Rs 2000, to avert main tragedies. (KNO)