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 […]
Case Study: Shreeji International Export Shoe Manufacturing Fire Incident
Overview: M/s Shreeji International, located in Jeoni Mandi, Agra, was a renowned export shoe manufacturing unit. On May 24, 2002, tragedy struck when a fire […]
The Bombay Port Fire of April 14, 1944
Incident Overview: Date: April 14, 1944Location: Bombay Port (Now Mumbai Port)Cause: Explosion on board the SS Fort Stikine, a freighter carrying a cargo of explosives, […]
Mumbai Airport Incident – ATC Oversight and Safety Protocols
Case Study: Mumbai Airport Incident – ATC Oversight and Safety Protocols Background On June 8th, 2024, a significant incident occurred at Mumbai Airport involving an […]
Pune Porsche Crash Incident
Introduction The tragic Pune Porsche crash incident highlights the grave consequences of underage and reckless driving. The accident, which occurred in Pune, Maharashtra, involved a […]
Uphaar Cinema Fire Tragedy
Introduction:Uphaar Cinema Hall, located in South Delhi’s Green Park, was a popular entertainment venue known for its movie screenings. Owned jointly by the Ansal Brothers, […]
Mandi Dabwali Fire Tragedy – A Lesson in Community Resilience
Introduction:The Mandi Dabwali Fire Tragedy stands as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of inadequate safety measures and emergency preparedness. Examining this incident through […]
Takshashila Fire: A Case Study of Tragedy and Lessons Learned
Introduction Surat, famously known as Diamond City, is one of the fastest-growing cities in India, renowned for its vibrant culture and economic prowess. On May […]