The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18
80% of Delhi is unplanned, fire preparedness ‘average’: Chief Fire Officer
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 Delhi's fire safety is average amid unplanned construction, inadequate manpower, and rising fire risks, says Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik. 80% of Delhi is unplanned, fire preparedness ‘average’: Chief Fire Officer
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