DISASTER● ELEVATEDAug 18 · Aug 18, 2026, 7:42 PM
80% of Delhi is unplanned, fire preparedness ‘average’: Chief Fire Officer
The Hindu
Delhi’s fire risks are growing amid unplanned construction, weak compliance, inadequate manpower and congested roads, Delhi Fire Services Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik said on Tuesday. In an interaction with The Hindu, he assesses the city’s fire-safety preparedness, gaps in enforcement and infrastructure, changing fire risks and measures to improve response
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