Date: 16 July 2004Location: Kumbakonam, Tamil NaduCasualties: 94 lives lost Incident Overview On the tragic day of 16th July 2004, a devastating fire engulfed the […]
Case Study: Fire in Chauta Bazaar, Surat
Introduction On a bustling Friday afternoon, a massive fire erupted in a garment shop located on the second floor of Dalal Chamber in the congested […]
Case Study: Bangalore Gangondanahalli Parking Lot Fire
On the early morning of 23rd February 2024, a fire broke out at a plastic waste shredder unit in Gangondanahalli, near Nayandahalli in Bengaluru. This […]
The Bambi Bucket: Revolutionizing Aerial Firefighting
In the fight against wildfires, every tool and innovation counts. One such game-changer is the Bambi Bucket, also known as a helicopter bucket or Heli […]
Electrical Cabinet Fire Suppression Systems: Safeguarding Sensitive Equipment
Electrical Cabinet Fire Suppression Systems are crucial components of fire safety strategies in environments housing sensitive electrical equipment. These specialized systems are designed to detect […]
Types of Fire Suppression Systems
Fire suppression systems are crucial for protecting lives and property by quickly extinguishing or containing fires in various environments. Different types of fire suppression systems […]
What Is The ISO Standard For Sprinklers?
Sprinkler systems are critical components in fire protection, safeguarding lives and property by swiftly responding to fire outbreaks. To ensure their reliability and effectiveness across […]
Tragic Fire Incident Claims Lives of Indian Workers in Kuwait
On June 12, 2024, at 6 am local time (9 am IST), a catastrophic fire engulfed a six-storey building in Mangaf city, Kuwait, leading to […]
Kamala Mills Compound Fire (2017): A Case Study in Fire Safety and Urban Planning
1. Introduction The Kamala Mills Compound fire is a tragic incident that occurred on December 29, 2017, in Mumbai, India. It involved a massive fire […]
Learnings from AMRI Hospital Fire, Kolkata
On December 9, 2011, a devastating fire broke out at AMRI Hospital in Kolkata, resulting in the deaths of 93 people, primarily patients. This case […]