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MANGALURU, December 23, 2014 :: 12-year-old girl dies after falling into a well
A 12-year-old girl died after falling into an abandoned well in Bejai on Tuesday. The fire and emergency services personnel faced difficulty while entering the well to bring out the body as it was filled with toxic gases.
Savita (12) was playing with her friends in the area of an abandoned house adjoining the house where she lived.
According to Beeresh (12), who was among the children playing there, Savita was seen going towards the well. “We ran towards the well hearing her call of rescue. I saw her holding on to a stick in the well. She then fell further down into the water”, said Beeresh.
Beeresh and his friends called people for help, who immediately called the Police and Fire and Emergency Services.
The Fire and Emergency Services personnel had a tough time searching for Savita who was said to be on the bed of the well that was 60-foot below. The water that was around 10-foot high, was toxic as it was filled with waste material. The body was removed around 3 p.m.
Savita is the elder daughter of labourers Parasappa R. Koti and Lingamma, from Lingapur village of Bagalakote District. Savita’s father had been to a temple in Kadri while her mother had been to work at a construction site at the time of accident, the police said.
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Siren-signal link to give ambulances right of way
Dec 19, 2014
The operation of emergency service vehicles in and around Bengaluru is all set to be smoother, thanks to tech-savvy traffic police. With a view to facilitate the swift movement of ambulances and fire brigade vehicles, the state government will synchronise traffic signals at several busy junctions of the city with the siren sound of these vehicles.
When the vehicles, fitted with the siren synchronisation technology, approach the designated junctions, the traffic signals open to give right of way to the ambulances and fire service vehicles, facilitating their uninterrupted movement. Announcing this in the Council, Home minister KJ George said, "The Bengaluru City Traffic Police have identified 300 busy traffic junctions in various parts of the city for the project. To begin with, we are considering implementing the technology in 80 ambulance vehicles and 90 fire brigade vehicles."
The government will implement the technology under its ambitious B-TRAC programme on a pilot basis in Bengaluru. Subsequently, the home department is considering extending the project to other cities as well, according to the reply given by the state government to Congress MLC R Dharmasena.
Sources in the home department said the increasing traffic had made it tough for ambulances and fire service vehicles. "There were even instances when ambulances with patients and fire services tending to distress call were caught in traffic jams for hours," said a senior official.
When the attention was drawn towards the busy junctions where cameras and signals have turned defunct, George replied, "Some the police stations in Bengaluru have reported about the defunct cameras and signal lights in their jurisdiction. We have already directed officials to outsource the maintenance of these signals and cameras. In case those signal panels are damaged beyond repair, they will soon be replaced with new ones to facilitate the implementation of the latest technology."
The operation of emergency service vehicles in and around Bengaluru is all set to be smoother, thanks to tech-savvy traffic police. With a view to facilitate the swift movement of ambulances and fire brigade vehicles, the state government will synchronise traffic signals at several busy junctions of the city with the siren sound of these vehicles.
When the vehicles, fitted with the siren synchronisation technology, approach the designated junctions, the traffic signals open to give right of way to the ambulances and fire service vehicles, facilitating their uninterrupted movement. Announcing this in the Council, Home minister KJ George said, "The Bengaluru City Traffic Police have identified 300 busy traffic junctions in various parts of the city for the project. To begin with, we are considering implementing the technology in 80 ambulance vehicles and 90 fire brigade vehicles."
The government will implement the technology under its ambitious B-TRAC programme on a pilot basis in Bengaluru. Subsequently, the home department is considering extending the project to other cities as well, according to the reply given by the state government to Congress MLC R Dharmasena.
Sources in the home department said the increasing traffic had made it tough for ambulances and fire service vehicles. "There were even instances when ambulances with patients and fire services tending to distress call were caught in traffic jams for hours," said a senior official.
When the attention was drawn towards the busy junctions where cameras and signals have turned defunct, George replied, "Some the police stations in Bengaluru have reported about the defunct cameras and signal lights in their jurisdiction. We have already directed officials to outsource the maintenance of these signals and cameras. In case those signal panels are damaged beyond repair, they will soon be replaced with new ones to facilitate the implementation of the latest technology."
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
All high-rises will be inspected for building bylaw violation: CM BELAGAVI, DEC 17, 2014,
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said all high-rise buildings in Bengaluru would be inspected for building bylaw violations. Stringent action, including against officials, would be initiated if any violation is found.
Replying to questions by Ramesh Kumar K R (Congress) in the Legislative Assembly, he said buildings taller than 15 metres were considered as high-rises.
Denying any nexus between the government and builders, which may have resulted in building law violation, he said an officer would visit all the buildings for inspection.
He said builders should obtain no-objection certificates from the following nine departments before constructing a residential complex in the BBMP limits: The Fire Department, State Pollution Control Board, Civil Aviation Authority, BWSSB, Bescom, BSNL, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Jakkur Flying Club (if applicable) and BMRCL (if applicable).
To a question how many housing complexes had come up in the City in the last five years, the chief minister said that between 2009-10 and till the present date, as many as 97 complexes had been allowed with the permission of the BBMP.
The BDA, post-2009-10, has permitted nine multistorey buildings. No building was allowed after that, he said.
Permission mandatory
To Ramesh Kumar's query whether any structure had come up in violation of the rules, Siddaramaiah replied in the negative. To another question of the member, the chief minister said permission from the Town Planning Authority was mandatory for constructing complexes.
Not satisfied with the reply, BJP MLA C T Ravi asked, "At least 9,000 complexes have been constructed and the government is saying just 97 have been allowed. This also means there is a large-scale violation."
His party colleague Ravi Subramanya said bogus NoCs were evident with 500 illegal structures being identified in the City.
Ramesh Kumar said issuance of occupancy certificate was a business deal between officials and builders. A big mafia is working and powerful people are exploiting the situation. Cases of violation in building norms is common. If there are many cases of violation, then why the government should go ahead with regularisation of illegal structures (Akrama-Sakrama), he asked. Siddaramaiah said the members should not get confused with multistorey buildings and high-rise buildings. He admitted that it was the powerful individuals and not the poor who violated laws. Such people also corrupt the politicians and bureaucrats, he pointed out.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/448103/all-high-rises-inspected-building.html
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Fire destroys godown in Udupi 13Dec2014
A godown storing agricultural equipment was gutted after a fire broke out at around 2 p.m. here on Saturday.
Three Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the godown, located in a commercial area on G.B. Pant Road. They struggled for about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. The godown belonged to the firm Standard Auto Industrial Traders, which sold products such as rice mill hullers, power tillers, pulleys, oil seals, and other agricultural equipment.
According to Sudheer, a Fire and Emergency Services personnel, there was no ventilation in the godown and there was a lot of smoke, when they arrived on the scene. Although the personnel suspect that a short circuit might have been the cause for the outbreak of fire, the exact reason would be known only after an investigation.
The value of goods damaged in the fire is yet to be estimated, he added.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/fire-destroys-godown-in-udupi/article6689104.ece
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/fire-destroys-godown-in-udupi/article6689104.ece
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Dec 6, 2014 ::No fire to douse, but heat is on multiplex
Audience confronted with locked exits after show
Movie-goers to IMAX in PVR, Koramangala, after watching Interstellar on November 26, were in for a surprise. At the end of the show, they realised that both the exit doors were locked.
The ushers didn't allow them to leave through the front entrance citing "procedures" and took nearly 10 minutes to find the key, while the audience waited long after the end credits had rolled.
Eshwar Sunderesan, 39, the author of Behind the Silicon Mask, who was in that audience for the 11:15 am show was appalled that fire safety regulations were violated. Sunderesan said: "Nothing untoward happened, but if a fire were to break out, all of us would've have been trapped inside. Rushing to the far-off entry door would've only caused a stampede."
Sunderesan later confronted the manager of PVR, "Prakash M, who blamed the incident on lapse by the security guard and said such an event hadn't occurred before." Sunderesan however wasn't impressed. "Even if it was one guard's lapse, there are no measures to double check. This is a violation of basic fire safety measures."
In order to raise awareness he tried contacting the Fire department; he called the Regional Fire Officer, Bangalore South, but was asked to file a complaint by email and "the officer hung up". On November 27, Sunderesan filed an email complaint with the DGP of Fire and Emergency Services. "But there has been no response."
Speaking to Bangalore Mirror, Om Prakash, DGP, Fire and Emergency Services, said, "I have received an email from someone informing me of the incident at PVR Cinemas last week. My field officers have been instructed to visit the spot and conduct an intense check, after which they will report back to me with the details. As such, we will be checking the premises from two perspectives: one, since it is located in a mall and should be adhering to fire safety norms prescribed for buildings; and two, since it comes under the Cinematography Act, its licence should be renewed every two years."
Sunderesan also got in touch with Beyond Carlton, an organisation run by the people who lost their family members in the Carlton fire tragedy. "I'm taking up the issue so that there is awareness about fire safety. People need to be aware that they can demand precautionary measures so that tragedies like Carlton can be avoided," Sunderesan says. Uday Vijayan of Beyond Carlton believes that with "doors locked, people could be like sitting ducks in case of an emergency. We have forwarded his complaint to the DGP and are awaiting a response."
A representative of PVR Cinemas said, "We have no such incident reported to us. We are investigating in the matter and will revert after inquiring it. PVR as an organization has always maintained the highest levels of security and safety for its patrons and will continue to follow it in future also".
(With inputs from Prakruti PK)
http://www.bangaloremirror.com/bangalore/others/No-fire-to-douse-but-heat-is-on-multiplex/articleshow/45388238.cms
Movie-goers to IMAX in PVR, Koramangala, after watching Interstellar on November 26, were in for a surprise. At the end of the show, they realised that both the exit doors were locked.
The ushers didn't allow them to leave through the front entrance citing "procedures" and took nearly 10 minutes to find the key, while the audience waited long after the end credits had rolled.
Eshwar Sunderesan, 39, the author of Behind the Silicon Mask, who was in that audience for the 11:15 am show was appalled that fire safety regulations were violated. Sunderesan said: "Nothing untoward happened, but if a fire were to break out, all of us would've have been trapped inside. Rushing to the far-off entry door would've only caused a stampede."
Sunderesan later confronted the manager of PVR, "Prakash M, who blamed the incident on lapse by the security guard and said such an event hadn't occurred before." Sunderesan however wasn't impressed. "Even if it was one guard's lapse, there are no measures to double check. This is a violation of basic fire safety measures."
In order to raise awareness he tried contacting the Fire department; he called the Regional Fire Officer, Bangalore South, but was asked to file a complaint by email and "the officer hung up". On November 27, Sunderesan filed an email complaint with the DGP of Fire and Emergency Services. "But there has been no response."
Speaking to Bangalore Mirror, Om Prakash, DGP, Fire and Emergency Services, said, "I have received an email from someone informing me of the incident at PVR Cinemas last week. My field officers have been instructed to visit the spot and conduct an intense check, after which they will report back to me with the details. As such, we will be checking the premises from two perspectives: one, since it is located in a mall and should be adhering to fire safety norms prescribed for buildings; and two, since it comes under the Cinematography Act, its licence should be renewed every two years."
Sunderesan also got in touch with Beyond Carlton, an organisation run by the people who lost their family members in the Carlton fire tragedy. "I'm taking up the issue so that there is awareness about fire safety. People need to be aware that they can demand precautionary measures so that tragedies like Carlton can be avoided," Sunderesan says. Uday Vijayan of Beyond Carlton believes that with "doors locked, people could be like sitting ducks in case of an emergency. We have forwarded his complaint to the DGP and are awaiting a response."
A representative of PVR Cinemas said, "We have no such incident reported to us. We are investigating in the matter and will revert after inquiring it. PVR as an organization has always maintained the highest levels of security and safety for its patrons and will continue to follow it in future also".
(With inputs from Prakruti PK)
http://www.bangaloremirror.com/bangalore/others/No-fire-to-douse-but-heat-is-on-multiplex/articleshow/45388238.cms
Mangaluru:Tempo set on fire by miscreants in Mangaluru Tue, 09 Dec 2014
Mangaluru: Some of miscreants set fire on Fish carrying tempo on Monday night at Padavinangadi, Mangaluru.
According to sources, tempo bearing registration number KA-19 B-4614, some unidentified miscreants set fire to the tempo and fled the spot.
Fire fighters and police and police were rushed to the spot soon after receiving information.
The Kavoor and Kankanady police on receiving information about the fire rushed to the spot. The fire personnel managed to douse the flames, however, the tempo was almost completely charred.
DCP K V Jagadish also arrived on the spot. Mangaluru Kankanady police have registered a case and investigation is on.
http://www.sahilonline.org/newsDetails.php?cid=1&nid=29302
According to sources, tempo bearing registration number KA-19 B-4614, some unidentified miscreants set fire to the tempo and fled the spot.
Fire fighters and police and police were rushed to the spot soon after receiving information.
The Kavoor and Kankanady police on receiving information about the fire rushed to the spot. The fire personnel managed to douse the flames, however, the tempo was almost completely charred.
DCP K V Jagadish also arrived on the spot. Mangaluru Kankanady police have registered a case and investigation is on.
http://www.sahilonline.org/newsDetails.php?cid=1&nid=29302
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Bus catches fire in Benguluru, KR puram 02Dec2014
Bengaluru: Four persons were injured when a private bus caught fire as it rammed into a road divider when its driver tried to avoid three persons coming on a motorbike in the opposite direction at K R Puram here today.
The bus coming from Chintamani in Kolar District caught fire after the two-wheeler came under it, police said.
All three riders on the bike along with another who tried to jump from the bus as it caught fire were injured and have been hospitalised.
Officials said while two persons have been shifted to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Hospital, the other two were being treated at the local hospital.
Fire brigade reached the accident spot and doused the fire.
http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/bus-catches-fire-in-bangalore-3-passengers-injured-44798.html
http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/bus-catches-fire-in-bangalore-3-passengers-injured-44798.html
Bengaluru-Mangaluru bus catches fire, 1 hurt
Passengers had a miraculous escape after a sleeper bus travelling from Bengaluru to Manipal caught fire in the wee hours of Monday in Uppinangady police station limits. Speaking to mediapersons, SP Sharanappa said that fire erupted in the Seabird private bus, when it reached Sannampady near Uppinangady. There were 26 passengers on board and three had alighted at Hassan. The bus driver had stopped the bus at Nelyadi for a cup of tea. A few passengers who could get the smell of burning, informed the driver, who in turn when checked saw fire in the engine after the bus travelled five kilometres from Nellyadi. The driver tried to douse the fire. When he could not extinguish fire, he asked all the passengers to come out of the bus. In the melee, two women passengers who were in the upper berth of the bus suffered minor injuries and are recuperating in a hospital in Puttur. Prima facie evidence revealed that short circuit caused the fire mishap and not due to the negligence of driver or owner of the bus, it is said. As the passengers alighted from the bus, the fire engulfed the entire bus. The luggages have been damaged in the fire. Fire service personnel rushed to the spot and doused the fire.
http://m.deccanherald.com/content/445006/bengaluru-mangaluru-bus-catches-fire.html/
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R/C NO :- 252/2014..DATE :- 25-10-2014.. T.O.C:-20-39HrsAdd:- Ebbaluru village, Agara post, 2nd Cross, Sarjapura Road, B'lore-102..N.O.R :- One Hut Collapsed and Some People Trapped....V.T.O :- 01W/T From SPFS Sent to the Spot...
BANGALORE: Two children and a 22-year-old man sustained injuries after a shed collapsed on them at Iblur on Sarjapura Road on Saturday. The mishap occurred due to heavy rain. The Sarjapura police along with fire personnel rushed to the spot and rescued them.
Fire officials said the incident took place around 8.45 pm and Raju (22), Kavitha, (8) and Maruf(9) along with their family were in the shed. The wall of an old house attached to the shed collapsed and two neighbouring sheds collapsed on them. Four others escaped unhurt. They were rushed to a hospital nearby and are now said to be out of danger
Friday, October 24, 2014
#Mysore TWO SHOPS GUTTED IN CITY BUS STAND PREMISES::23Oct2014
Mysore, Oct. 23- Electronic gadgets and other products placed in two shops worth Rs. 6 lakh were gutted in a fire that broke out inside the City Bus Stand premises in the wee hours of today.
It is reported that the fire which broke out due to an electrical short circuit resulted in explosion of three LPG cylinders kept at Vinayaka Chat Centre and engulfed into Citizen Mobile Centre thus reducing properties worth Rs. 6 lakh to ashes.
Two fire tenders which were pressed into service succeeded in dousing the fire before it engulfed into nearby shops thus averting what could have been a major tragedy. Devaraja Inspector Kantharaju who rushed to the spot on information conducted mahazar before registering a case.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
No Diwali for Firemen ::By Express News Service Published: 21st October 2014 06:04 AM
BANGALORE: While the rest of the city is celebrating Diwali, the Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services department staff will have to give up even their weekly holidays
“No leaves will be sanctioned either. We have already sent out notices to everyone,” says deputy director, fire prevention wing, N U Erappa. This is among the precautions that the department takes every year. The staff works in three shifts from when Diwali begins to the end of this month.
“No leaves will be sanctioned either. We have already sent out notices to everyone,” says deputy director, fire prevention wing, N U Erappa. This is among the precautions that the department takes every year. The staff works in three shifts from when Diwali begins to the end of this month.
“If people are allowed to take their weekly offs, then we will have 30 per cent less force available at a given time,” says chief fire officer, Bangalore East, N R Markandeya.
As officers prepare to make the city safe, allowing for accidents as they ‘can’t ask people to stop enjoying themselves,’ they appeal to people’s civic sense to help make their job easier. “It’s common sense — you don’t let your kids burst crackers without adult supervision,” says Bangalore’s other chief fire officer (West), C Basavanna.
It would also be advisable not to light crackers too late into the night, adds his colleague Markandeya. “And not in front of hospitals or close to places that store combustible material. Last year, a paint showroom in Basaveshwara Nagar caught fire.”
Even those who sell crackers are required to obtain NOCs from the department, which has to ensure that sale and storage of crackers are prohibited in congested or thickly-populated localities. “There are open spaces, grounds, identified by the BBMP for this,” Erappa says.
“Each stall should have a entries/ exits in the front and back. They should be equipped with water and buckets,” he says, adding that to ask them to keep fire extinguishers might be expecting too much.
However, despite these procedures, it’s hard to ensure that those in the crackers follow guidelines, says Markandeya.
“They could even have illegal crackers — ones above the decibel limit; it’s hard for us to keep track of each group of stalls.”
Safety precautions
Allow children to light crackers only when an adult is around
Don’t wear loose, flowing clothes while lighting crackers
Hold sparklers away from the body
Don’t bend over crackers while lighting them. Light them from the side
Don’t burst crackers in metal containers
Don’t put crackers into your pocket
Don’t store or unpack crackers near a flame or heat source
Don’t return to a cracker once you light it; it could explode in your face
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/No-Diwali-for-Firemen/2014/10/21/article2486927.ece
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/No-Diwali-for-Firemen/2014/10/21/article2486927.ece
Fire safety: HC notice on five public buildings
They include two court complexes in the city
The Karnataka High Court on Monday ordered issue of notices to the State government and other authorities on a PIL petition complaining about lack of adequate fire safety measures in five major public buildings in the city, including two court complexes. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.H. Waghela and Justice Budihal R.B. passed the order on the petition filed by Sharan Desai, a resident of Bangalore.
The public buildings mentioned in the PIL are Karnataka Housing Board, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Karnataka Power Transmission
Corporation Limited, all housed in different blocks in Cauvery Bhavan on K.G. Road; the City Civil and Sessions Court Complex behind Cauvery Bhavan and Metropolitan Magistrates Court complex on Nrupathunga Road.
Pointing out that the authorities concerned are aware of the inadequacies in fire safety systems in these buildings following an audit by the Fire and Emergency Services Department, the petitioner has complained that no step has been initiated to comply with
regulations.
http://m.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/fire-safety-hc-notice-on-five-public-buildings/article6520387.ece/
Monday, October 20, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
MYSORE::: FIRE AT PLASTIC WASTE WAREHOUSE
Smoke is seen billowing from the plastic godown in Bannimantap which caught fire today.
Fire Brigade personnel are seen dousing the fire in the existence of the public.
Mysore, Oct. 19 - Plastic wastes worth Rs. 16 lakh were reduced to ashes when a fire broke out at a godown named J.S. Brothers located in a busy place on C.V. Road in Bannimantap here this morning.
It is reported that the shop belonged to one Suhail J.S. Ahmed Raza, a resident of Mandi Mohalla, who was buying plastic and other wastes from rag pickers and others to sell it to factories at places like Bangalore.
It is said that Raza, who visited the shop at about 7 am today found that everything was normal and left for home. At about 7.15 am, residents who saw smoke billowing from the shop informed Raza, who rushed to the spot and informed fire service personnel and took to dousing the fire himself with three of the four fire extinguishers which he had kept at the place but in vain.
Eight fire extinguishers from Saraswathipuram, Bannimantap and Hebbal Fire Stations, which arrived at the spot at about 7.30 am struggled for about two hours to douse the fire to prevent it from spreading to neighbouring shops and houses thus averting major tragedy.
The intensity of the fire was so severe that smoke was seen billowing from the shop even at 11.30 am. A JCB was deployed to clear the shop from plastic wastes to avoid further damage.
In a complaint lodged with N.R.Police, Raza has said that just yesterday, he had purchased wastes worth about Rs. 6 lakh which was to be dispatched to Bangalore today and added that Rs. 32,000 in cash, three small fire extinguishers, eight CCTV cameras installed at his shop were reduced to ashes due to the fire.
Meanwhile, residents of the area said that the MCC should take severe action on these shops, as chances of damage to lives and properties were more. They also said that the streets in the heavily populated area were narrow which hampers rescue operations.
Fortunately, two boys and six women, who work in the shop daily escaped as it was a Sunday, they opined.
Meanwhile, Corporator Suhail Baig said that he had given a letter to MCC Commissioner to act on illegal shops while Raza, the owner of the shop claimed that he was doing business since 2005 with permission from the MCC.
City Police Commissioner Dr. M.A.Saleem and DCP M.M. Mahadevaiah who arrived at the spot told N.R. Inspector Gajendra, V.V.Puram inspector Suryanarayana Rao, Mandi SI Keshavamurthy to write a letter to the MCC seeking eviction of such shops from the area.
It may be recalled that three people had perished in the same area when a container containing perfume burst while being opened by force with an iron rod at a godown in 2011.
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F/C NO :- 1434/2014..DATE :- 15-10-2014 T.O.C:- 06-25HrsADRS:- 14th Cross, Shadashiva Nagar, Behind Food World, B'lore..N.O.F :- Smoke Coming From Building... V.T.O:- 02W/T From YFS and HGFS sent to the Spot
F/C NO:- 1434/2014 has been treated as serious fire call.02 W/T02 W/B02 W/L01 R/V01 QRVtotal 08 vehicles have been sent to the fire spot
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Police invite applications for setting up #firecracker stalls
Police invite applications for setting up firecracker stalls
Bangalore, Oct 2 2014, DHNS:
Police have invited applications from people who want to set up firecracker stalls for Deepavali. Duly filled-in applications can be submitted from October 6 to 10, between 11 am and 5 pm, at the office of Deputy Commissioner of Police (CAR), Mysore Road.
Applicants should draw two separate demand drafts (DDs) from nationalised banks—one for Rs 2,000 favouring the DGP and director, Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services, and the other for Rs 1,000 (processing fee of application and other management expenses) favouring the commissioner of Bangalore City police.
The demand drafts and the following documents should be enclosed along with the application: two recent photographs, photocopy of the proof of residential address (ration card, telephone bill, voter’s identity card, electricity bill, an affidavit declaring that none from his family is applying for the same ground and the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
Applicants should draw two separate demand drafts (DDs) from nationalised banks—one for Rs 2,000 favouring the DGP and director, Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services, and the other for Rs 1,000 (processing fee of application and other management expenses) favouring the commissioner of Bangalore City police.
The demand drafts and the following documents should be enclosed along with the application: two recent photographs, photocopy of the proof of residential address (ration card, telephone bill, voter’s identity card, electricity bill, an affidavit declaring that none from his family is applying for the same ground and the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
Lottery system
Applicants will be selected via a lottery system to be held on October 15 at 11 am at the office of DCP (CAR) on Mysore Road, while temporary permission letters will be issued on October 18.
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike will decide on the number of stalls to be set up at different grounds.
Applicants will be selected via a lottery system to be held on October 15 at 11 am at the office of DCP (CAR) on Mysore Road, while temporary permission letters will be issued on October 18.
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike will decide on the number of stalls to be set up at different grounds.
Friday, October 3, 2014
RC212 Oct 2 2014 3 workers injured as boiler explodes
Three workers at a cloth dyeing and polishing unit in Cubbonpet were injured as a two-storey structure came crashing down on them when one of the boilers in the unit exploded on Thursday afternoon.
The explosion was so huge that windowpanes, household articles and aquariums in over 10 adjoining houses were damaged. A two-wheeler and some handlooms were also damaged in the explosion. Some of the adjoining structures developed cracks as well, said the police.
The injured, identified as Gurusiddappa, 35, Somashekhar, 50, and Tushanth, 30, were taken to St Martha’s Hospital for treatment. They are out of danger, the Ulsoor Gate police said, quoting doctors.
Jagannath, who was running the unit on Anjaneya temple road and had not taken any safety measures, was arrested after some local residents made a complaint against him. He did not have valid permission to run the unit. Besides, he had not taken any safety measures, the police said, adding that he had been booked for negligence.
About 15 workers are employed at the unit. Eight of them were working on Thursday afternoon while others were on leave on account of festival holidays. All the boilers were switched off as the work to clean the unit was going on.
Five workers left for the day around 12.30 pm. Moments later, a worker switched on a boiler but forgot to fill in the water. A while later, the boiler crossed the heat limit as there was no water, and exploded, the police said.
There was a huge thud and the adjoining two-story building came crashing down. Three workers were struck inside. Some local residents immediately called the police and the fire brigade. The firemen rushed to the spot and rescued the trio who were then taken to the hospital, the police added.
Dharmaraya Swamy Temple corporator P Dhanaraj visited the spot and met the local residents. When asked about the compensation, he said the incident occurred due to negligence of Jagannath, and the BBMP could not be blamed. The BBMP cannot compensate in such cases, he said.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/434037/3-workers-injured-boiler-explodes.html
The explosion was so huge that windowpanes, household articles and aquariums in over 10 adjoining houses were damaged. A two-wheeler and some handlooms were also damaged in the explosion. Some of the adjoining structures developed cracks as well, said the police.
The injured, identified as Gurusiddappa, 35, Somashekhar, 50, and Tushanth, 30, were taken to St Martha’s Hospital for treatment. They are out of danger, the Ulsoor Gate police said, quoting doctors.
Jagannath, who was running the unit on Anjaneya temple road and had not taken any safety measures, was arrested after some local residents made a complaint against him. He did not have valid permission to run the unit. Besides, he had not taken any safety measures, the police said, adding that he had been booked for negligence.
About 15 workers are employed at the unit. Eight of them were working on Thursday afternoon while others were on leave on account of festival holidays. All the boilers were switched off as the work to clean the unit was going on.
Five workers left for the day around 12.30 pm. Moments later, a worker switched on a boiler but forgot to fill in the water. A while later, the boiler crossed the heat limit as there was no water, and exploded, the police said.
There was a huge thud and the adjoining two-story building came crashing down. Three workers were struck inside. Some local residents immediately called the police and the fire brigade. The firemen rushed to the spot and rescued the trio who were then taken to the hospital, the police added.
Dharmaraya Swamy Temple corporator P Dhanaraj visited the spot and met the local residents. When asked about the compensation, he said the incident occurred due to negligence of Jagannath, and the BBMP could not be blamed. The BBMP cannot compensate in such cases, he said.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
No Smoking’ board must for new public buildings September 30, 2014 23:40 IST
Fire safety clearance certificate will not be issued if the rule is not followed’
Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services Department has made display of ‘No Smoking’ boards at the entrance of all buildings classified as public places mandatory for getting the fire safety clearance certificate.
In a circular, dated September 22, 2014, Director-General of Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services Om Prakash directed all fire officers in the State to strictly recommend applicants of no-objection certificate (NOC) from the department to display ‘No Smoking’ boards at the entrance of the building, conspicuous places inside the building and at the entrance to the lift on each floor.
“If the boards are not put up after constructing the building, the department’s clearance certificate will not be issued,” Mr. Om Prakash told The Hindu over the phone. While NOCs are issued before the construction of the building, fire safety clearance certificates are issued before an occupancy certificate is sought from the respective civic body, he said.
Civic bodies cannot issue an occupancy certificate without the fire safety clearance certificate.
The new condition has been included in accordance with Section 4 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COPTA) that prohibits “smoking in all public places, including any place to which public have access, whether as of right or not, and includes business places and offices, corporate houses, shopping malls, theatres, factories, hospitals, amusement centres, restaurants, public offices, court buildings, etc...”
The display of ‘No Smoking’ boards was applicable to high-rises as well as low-rises, Mr. Om Prakash said.
Other conditions
This is in addition to the other structural and fire safety equipment conditions stipulated in the National Building Code, including mandatory fire exits, setbacks, and installation of smoke detectors and sprinklers as applicable to residential, commercial, industrial, mixed occupation, institutions etc.
The new condition was included following a recommendation from the Institute of Public Health, which is coordinating with the Home Department for implementing COPTA.
“Fire started by careless use of smokers’ materials has been the leading known cause of fire-related death in all countries across the world... Studies show that fires ignited by smokers’ materials result in more fatalities and property damage than those ignited by other sources,” said a letter written to the Fire and Emergency Services by Vishal Rao U.S., Director of Cancer Prevention Project of the Institute of Public Health, Bangalore.
“Since cigarette smoking is a potential fire hazard, addition of this rule to the existing set of rules prescribed for minimum requirements to prevent fire would be very useful to safeguard the lives of millions in our State,” he said.
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/no-smoking-board-must-for-new-public-buildings/article6462627.ece?homepage=true
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/no-smoking-board-must-for-new-public-buildings/article6462627.ece?homepage=true
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KR Market lacks fire safety measures..Sep 21, 2014, DHNS:
The new complex of the Sri Krishnarajendra Market, despite witnessing major fire tragedies in the past, lacks fire safety measures.
The officers from Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services (KSFES), who recently visited the market complex, have made various suggestions to fire safety measures in place.
“The KR Market complex is a low-rise building. The structure does not have fire safety measures. Hence, we have suggested for the installation of an alarm system, fire extinguishers, water pipes among other measures,” an official of the department said.
The officers from Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services (KSFES), who recently visited the market complex, have made various suggestions to fire safety measures in place.
“The KR Market complex is a low-rise building. The structure does not have fire safety measures. Hence, we have suggested for the installation of an alarm system, fire extinguishers, water pipes among other measures,” an official of the department said.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Fire and Emergency Services) M Chandrashekhar told Deccan Herald that they would submit a report to the State government and Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on the fire safety measures at the market. The officials maintained that the Palike which owns the market would be told to instal the necessary fire safety equipment.
The KR Market traders said that 10 fire extinguishers inside the complex were not in working condition.
“Seven major accidents have taken place inside the complex. The two lifts are also non functional. Similarly, there are no sufficient exits. We had approached the Palike, but there has been no response to our requests,” said Asif Pasha, a trader. The traders said that the personnel from Fire department inspected the premises after they submitted a memorandum.
BBMP Commissioner M Lakshminarayana, when contacted, said that compared to Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha and other government buildings, the market was pretty much safe.
He, however, said that he would take necessary steps to ensure fire safety at the premises. Chandrashekhar said that fire safety systems were being installed in the government buildings across the City. Recently, Upa Lokayukta Justice Subash B Adi instructed the KSFES to conduct an inspection and suggest safety measures.
“We give suggestions to the government departments in case we come across discrepancies in the fire safety system. However, the concerned departments have to act finally,” he added.
Traders say the four-storey market complex, which houses 1,310 shops, witnessed a major fire accident in 2013 when 50 shops were gutted and in 2011 when 10 shops were gutted.
The KR Market traders said that 10 fire extinguishers inside the complex were not in working condition.
“Seven major accidents have taken place inside the complex. The two lifts are also non functional. Similarly, there are no sufficient exits. We had approached the Palike, but there has been no response to our requests,” said Asif Pasha, a trader. The traders said that the personnel from Fire department inspected the premises after they submitted a memorandum.
BBMP Commissioner M Lakshminarayana, when contacted, said that compared to Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha and other government buildings, the market was pretty much safe.
He, however, said that he would take necessary steps to ensure fire safety at the premises. Chandrashekhar said that fire safety systems were being installed in the government buildings across the City. Recently, Upa Lokayukta Justice Subash B Adi instructed the KSFES to conduct an inspection and suggest safety measures.
“We give suggestions to the government departments in case we come across discrepancies in the fire safety system. However, the concerned departments have to act finally,” he added.
Traders say the four-storey market complex, which houses 1,310 shops, witnessed a major fire accident in 2013 when 50 shops were gutted and in 2011 when 10 shops were gutted.
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R/C NO :- 197/2014.DATE :- 20-09-2014. T.O.C :- 12:27Hrs.. ADDS :- Deccan Factory, Bommasandra Circle, Hosur Road, Behind D-Mart, Near Narayana Hrudayalaya, B'lore... N.O.R :- A Compound Fallen On Factory and Some People Trapped Inside.....V.T.O :- 01 W/T From ECFS & 01 R/V from JFS Sent to Spot....
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Most govt offices lack fire safety measures
The Upa Lokayukta Justice Subash B Adi on Tuesday directed the Public Works Department Chief Engineer (Communication and Building), South, to ensure fire safety measures in all high-rise government buildings.
He also instructed the Karnataka Fire Services Department to conduct an inspection and suggest fire safety measures in such buildings. Justice Adi directed the two departments to submit an action taken report within two months.
When asked about lack of fire safety measures at government buildings, Deputy Director of Karnataka Fire Services Department stated that the PWD, which takes up construction of buildings to house government offices, does not obtain a no objection certificate from the Fire Department.
Major structures such as Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha and many multi-storey buildings lack fire safety measures as NOCs were not obtained while constructing them. Most government offices do not have fire safety measures, he said.
He also instructed the Karnataka Fire Services Department to conduct an inspection and suggest fire safety measures in such buildings. Justice Adi directed the two departments to submit an action taken report within two months.
When asked about lack of fire safety measures at government buildings, Deputy Director of Karnataka Fire Services Department stated that the PWD, which takes up construction of buildings to house government offices, does not obtain a no objection certificate from the Fire Department.
Major structures such as Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha and many multi-storey buildings lack fire safety measures as NOCs were not obtained while constructing them. Most government offices do not have fire safety measures, he said.
The officers told the Upa Lokayukta that the Fire Department on its own had inspected a few buildings and had suggested fire safety measures. However, the measures suggested have not been implemented. A few government structures need immediate fire safety measures,
In response, the PWD Chief Engineer said that there was no procedure to obtain a sanction plan or licence for construction of government structures. The government has realised the seriousness of ensuring fire safety measures at its buildings and has earmarked Rs 10 crore in the budget in this regard.
Structures such as Visvesvaraya Tower, Technical Education Department building, CMM court building, City Civil Court complex and High Court building lack the fire safety measures. The PWD has engaged services of the former director of Karnataka Fire Department to ensure fire safety measures, he said. An action plan is being prepared to ensure fire safety measures in all government buildings, he added.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/431279/039most-govt-offices-lack-fire.html
In response, the PWD Chief Engineer said that there was no procedure to obtain a sanction plan or licence for construction of government structures. The government has realised the seriousness of ensuring fire safety measures at its buildings and has earmarked Rs 10 crore in the budget in this regard.
Structures such as Visvesvaraya Tower, Technical Education Department building, CMM court building, City Civil Court complex and High Court building lack the fire safety measures. The PWD has engaged services of the former director of Karnataka Fire Department to ensure fire safety measures, he said. An action plan is being prepared to ensure fire safety measures in all government buildings, he added.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/431279/039most-govt-offices-lack-fire.html
Lokayukta Orders Action on Fire Safety..::17th September 2014
BANGALORE: Responding to an Express report, the Karnataka Lokayukta on Tuesday summoned key officials and questioned them about the shocking lack of fire safety at Bangalore’s courts.
Upa Lokayukta Justice Subhash B Adi on Tuesday took suo motu notice of the report, titled ‘Risk High as Courts Disregard Fire Safety Rules’, on the very day it was published.
Submissions by key PWD, fire services and BBMP officials revealed that most government buildings in Bangalore, including the Vidhana Soudha, are death traps in the event of a fire.
Justice Adi called the Deputy Director of Fire Services, Assistant Director of Town Planning, BBMP, and the Chief Engineer (Communication and Buildings), PWD, to ask them about the disregard of safety measures in government buildings, including the magistrate court building on Nrupathunga Road, and the City Civil and Sessions Court Complex near Cauvery Bhavan.
No Consultation
The Deputy Director of Karnataka Fire Services submitted that the PWD does not consult the fire services department nor does it seek a no-objection certificate from it. He further submitted that even the Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, Multi-Storied (MS) Building and other government buildings had not obtained any clearance from the fire Services department.
Despite fire safety inspections at government buildings and advice, nothing has been done, he said. The Chief Engineer, Building and Commission (South), PWD, said his department had sought no approval for fire safety from the fire services department.
Government buildings do not obtain construction plan licences or sanctions from BBMP or the local body. According to the prevailing practice, the building plan is prepared by the PWD engineer and sent to the BBMP or local body only for information, he said.
Rs10-cr Fund
The government has reserved `10 crore for 2014-15 for fire safety in government buildings in Bangalore, and the allocation covers the Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, Multi-Storied Building, Visvesvaraya Tower, Technical Education Building, Legislators’ Home, CMM Courts, Bangalore City Civil Court Complex, and the High Court. In this regard, PWD has engaged the services of a former director of the Karnataka Fire Services for suggestions, the engineer told the Upa Lokayukta.
He said an action plan would be drawn up to provide fire safety for all major government buildings in Bangalore.
Big Inspection
The Deputy Director of Fire Service Department said he would inspect all major high-rise government buildings and submit a report within two months.
Justice Adi observed that though PWD government building plans were not subject to BBMP or local body approval, the privilege should not be used to violate building bye-laws.
The Upa Lokayukta directed the PWD Chief Engineer to submit his proposed action within two months and the Deputy Director of Fire Services to conduct an inspection of all major government buildings.
This action will also apply to all the government buildings even in northern Karnataka. Justice Adi directed the officials to submit their action-taken and inspection reports and appear before him on November 17.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Lokayukta-Orders-Action-on-Fire-Safety/2014/09/17/article2435291.ece
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Lokayukta-Orders-Action-on-Fire-Safety/2014/09/17/article2435291.ece
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à²à²¦್ರಾವತಿ: ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರಕಾರಿ ಸ್ವಾಮ್ಯದ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಮೈಸೂರು ಕಾಗದ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ ಪೇಪರ್ ಮೆಷಿನ್ ಘಟಕ 1 ಮತ್ತು 2ರಲ್ಲಿ ಶುಕ್ರವಾರ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಅವಘಡ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದೆ.
ಈ ಅವಘಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪಾರ ಮೌಲ್ಯದ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ಪ್ರಿಂಟ್ ಸುಟ್ಟುಹೋಗಿದ್ದು ಯಂತ್ರೋಪಕರಣಗಳಿಗೂ ಧಕ್ಕೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.ಯಾವುದೇ ರೀತಿಯ ಜೀವ ಹಾನಿಯಾಗಿಲ್ಲ . à²à²¦್ರಾವತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗದ ಅಗ್ನಿಶಾಮಕ ದಳದ 4 ವಾಹನಗಳು ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿವೆ.
ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳ ಮುದ್ರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಬಳಸುವ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಪ್ರಿಂಟ್ ಕೊನೆ ಹಂತದ ಯಂತ್ರೋಪಕರಣಗಳಿರುವ 1 ಮತ್ತು 2ನೇ ಘಟಕದ ನೆಲ ಮಹಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾತ್ರಿ 8 ಗಂಟೆ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ.ಬೆಂಕಿಅನಾಹುತಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾರ್ಟ್ ಸರ್ಕ್ಯೂಟ್ ಅಥವಾ ಯಂತ್ರದ ಬೇರಿಂಗ್ನಿಂದ ಹೊರ ಹೊಮ್ಮುವ ಕಿಡಿಗಳು ಯಂತ್ರದ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಪುಡಿ ಪೇಪರ್ಗೆ ತಗುಲಿ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಹೊತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡಿರಬಹುದೆಂದು ಅಂದಾಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ನಿಖರ ಕಾರಣ ಇನ್ನೂ ತಿಳಿದುಬಂದಿಲ್ಲ.
ಬೆಂಕಿ ಕ್ಷಣ ಮಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡೂ ಘಟಕಗಳಿಗೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಿಸಿದೆ. ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಹ ಕಡಿತಗೊಂಡಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಆ à²ಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಕತ್ತಲಾವರಿಸಿದೆ. 4 ಅಗ್ನಿಶಾಮಕ ವಾಹನಗಳ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಸತತವಾಗಿ ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು. ರಾತ್ರಿ 10.30ರ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಘಟಕದೊಳಗಿಂದ ದಟ್ಟ ಹೊಗೆ ಬರುತ್ತಿದ್ದು ಕತ್ತಲಾವರಿಸಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಒಳಗೆ ಹೋಗಲಾಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.
ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಆಡಳಿತಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಬಿ.ಎಂ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್, ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್, ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಡಿ.ಕೆ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಮತ್ತಿತರರು ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರು. à²à²¦್ರಾವತಿ: ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಸ್ವಾಮ್ಯದ ಮೈಸೂರು ಕಾಗದ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ ಪೇಪರ್ ಮಿಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಅನಾಹುತ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದ್ದು, 1 ಮತ್ತು 2 ರ ಬಿಟಿಪಿ ಸೆಲ್ಲರ್ನಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಕಾಗದ ಸುಟ್ಟು ಹೋಗಿದೆ. ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸಲು ಹೋದ ನೌಕರನೊಬ್ಬ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಬೆಂಕಿ ಅನಾಹುತದಿಂದ ಸುಮಾರು 40 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ.ಗೂ ಅಧಿಕ ನಷ್ಟ ಉಂಟಾಗಿದೆ. ಮೈಸೂರು ಕಾಗದ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ 1, 2ನೇ ಘಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾಗದ ತಯಾರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ವೇಳೆ ಉತ್ಪತಿಯಾಗುವ ಅಗಾದ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದ ಅನುಪಯುಕ್ತ ಕಾಗದವನ್ನು ಬಿಟಿಪಿ ಸೆಲ್ಲರ್ನ ಶುದ್ಧಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಯಂತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾಕದೆ ಹಾಗೇ ಬಿಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಯಂತ್ರದಿಂದ ಹಾರಿದ ಕಿಡಿಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಅಗ್ನಿ ಆಕಸ್ಮಿಕ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದೆ ಎನ್ನಲಾಗಿದೆ. 1ನೇ ಘಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಶೀಘ್ರವೇ 2ನೇ ಘಟಕಕ್ಕೂ ವ್ಯಾಪಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಯಂತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಗದ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆಗೆ ಅಳವಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದ 6 ಸ್ಕ್ರೀನ್ಗಳು, ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಕೇಬಲ್ಗಳು, ಫೆಲ್ಟ್ಗಳು ಸುಟ್ಟು ಕರಕಲಾಗಿವೆ. ಅಗ್ನಿ ಶಾಮಕ ದಳ ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಪ್ರತಿà²à²Ÿà²¨ೆ: ತಿಂಗಳ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 3ನೇ ಬಾರಿ ಅನಾಹುತ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆದಾರರ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯವೇ ಕಾರಣ ಎಂದು ಆರೋಪಿಸಿ ನೌಕರರು ತಡ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಪ್ರತಿà²à²Ÿà²¨ೆ ನಡೆಸಿದರು.
ಈ ಅವಘಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪಾರ ಮೌಲ್ಯದ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ಪ್ರಿಂಟ್ ಸುಟ್ಟುಹೋಗಿದ್ದು ಯಂತ್ರೋಪಕರಣಗಳಿಗೂ ಧಕ್ಕೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.ಯಾವುದೇ ರೀತಿಯ ಜೀವ ಹಾನಿಯಾಗಿಲ್ಲ . à²à²¦್ರಾವತಿ ಮತ್ತು ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗದ ಅಗ್ನಿಶಾಮಕ ದಳದ 4 ವಾಹನಗಳು ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿವೆ.
ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆಗಳ ಮುದ್ರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಬಳಸುವ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಪ್ರಿಂಟ್ ಕೊನೆ ಹಂತದ ಯಂತ್ರೋಪಕರಣಗಳಿರುವ 1 ಮತ್ತು 2ನೇ ಘಟಕದ ನೆಲ ಮಹಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾತ್ರಿ 8 ಗಂಟೆ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದೆ.ಬೆಂಕಿಅನಾಹುತಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾರ್ಟ್ ಸರ್ಕ್ಯೂಟ್ ಅಥವಾ ಯಂತ್ರದ ಬೇರಿಂಗ್ನಿಂದ ಹೊರ ಹೊಮ್ಮುವ ಕಿಡಿಗಳು ಯಂತ್ರದ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಪುಡಿ ಪೇಪರ್ಗೆ ತಗುಲಿ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಹೊತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡಿರಬಹುದೆಂದು ಅಂದಾಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ನಿಖರ ಕಾರಣ ಇನ್ನೂ ತಿಳಿದುಬಂದಿಲ್ಲ.
ಬೆಂಕಿ ಕ್ಷಣ ಮಾತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಎರಡೂ ಘಟಕಗಳಿಗೆ ವ್ಯಾಪಿಸಿದೆ. ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸಹ ಕಡಿತಗೊಂಡಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಆ à²ಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಕತ್ತಲಾವರಿಸಿದೆ. 4 ಅಗ್ನಿಶಾಮಕ ವಾಹನಗಳ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಸತತವಾಗಿ ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದರು. ರಾತ್ರಿ 10.30ರ ಹೊತ್ತಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಘಟಕದೊಳಗಿಂದ ದಟ್ಟ ಹೊಗೆ ಬರುತ್ತಿದ್ದು ಕತ್ತಲಾವರಿಸಿರುವುದರಿಂದ ಒಳಗೆ ಹೋಗಲಾಗುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.
ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಆಡಳಿತಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಬಿ.ಎಂ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್, ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸಂಘದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಚಂದ್ರಶೇಖರ್, ಪ್ರಧಾನ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಡಿ.ಕೆ.ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಮತ್ತಿತರರು ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದರು. à²à²¦್ರಾವತಿ: ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಸ್ವಾಮ್ಯದ ಮೈಸೂರು ಕಾಗದ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ ಪೇಪರ್ ಮಿಲ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೆ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಅನಾಹುತ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದ್ದು, 1 ಮತ್ತು 2 ರ ಬಿಟಿಪಿ ಸೆಲ್ಲರ್ನಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಕಾಗದ ಸುಟ್ಟು ಹೋಗಿದೆ. ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸಲು ಹೋದ ನೌಕರನೊಬ್ಬ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಬೆಂಕಿ ಅನಾಹುತದಿಂದ ಸುಮಾರು 40 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ.ಗೂ ಅಧಿಕ ನಷ್ಟ ಉಂಟಾಗಿದೆ. ಮೈಸೂರು ಕಾಗದ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯ 1, 2ನೇ ಘಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕ ಕಾಗದ ತಯಾರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ವೇಳೆ ಉತ್ಪತಿಯಾಗುವ ಅಗಾದ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದ ಅನುಪಯುಕ್ತ ಕಾಗದವನ್ನು ಬಿಟಿಪಿ ಸೆಲ್ಲರ್ನ ಶುದ್ಧಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಯಂತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾಕದೆ ಹಾಗೇ ಬಿಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಯಂತ್ರದಿಂದ ಹಾರಿದ ಕಿಡಿಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಅಗ್ನಿ ಆಕಸ್ಮಿಕ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದೆ ಎನ್ನಲಾಗಿದೆ. 1ನೇ ಘಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊತ್ತಿಕೊಂಡ ಬೆಂಕಿ ಶೀಘ್ರವೇ 2ನೇ ಘಟಕಕ್ಕೂ ವ್ಯಾಪಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಯಂತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಾಗದ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆಗೆ ಅಳವಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದ್ದ 6 ಸ್ಕ್ರೀನ್ಗಳು, ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಕೇಬಲ್ಗಳು, ಫೆಲ್ಟ್ಗಳು ಸುಟ್ಟು ಕರಕಲಾಗಿವೆ. ಅಗ್ನಿ ಶಾಮಕ ದಳ ಬೆಂಕಿ ನಂದಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಪ್ರತಿà²à²Ÿà²¨ೆ: ತಿಂಗಳ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 3ನೇ ಬಾರಿ ಅನಾಹುತ ಸಂà²à²µಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆದಾರರ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯವೇ ಕಾರಣ ಎಂದು ಆರೋಪಿಸಿ ನೌಕರರು ತಡ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಪ್ರತಿà²à²Ÿà²¨ೆ ನಡೆಸಿದರು.
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The hot seat of power, Vidhana Soudha, is unlikely to receive a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services Department on account of lack of modern fire fighting equipment.
Since its construction, Vidhana Soudha has seen 20 chief ministers and numerous cabinet rank ministers. However, till date, none of them have been kept safe from a possible fire accident in the Secretariat.
No building above the height of 50 mts is allowed to be occupied without an NoC from the Fire Department. Vidhana Soudha is 67 mts in height.
The PWD had not initiated any safety measures barring hand-held fire extinguishers on each of the three occupied floors inside Vidhana Soudha. The Fire Department in 2003 had recommended to the Secretariat installation of manually operated electrical fire alarm systems with call points near each staircase, four wet riser-cum-down comer systems, one each near every staircase landing, and marking of escape routes to guide occupants to move freely in an emergency.
PWD officials, while admitting awareness about the recommendations, said that it was virtually impossible to modernise the fire safety measures in Vidhana Soudha due to certain constraints.
For example, the PWDhas been unable to install a wet riser-cum-down comer system on account of concerns about spoiling the aesthetics of the heritage structure. A wet riser needs to be installed from the outside of the building, attached to the structure on all the four sides of the construction. This might prove an ‘eyhand-hesore’ due to the red coloured pipes, said PWDofficials.
Officials dismiss the need for a Fire Department NOC, and contend that the wide corridors of Vidhana Soudha and the open space around the building is sufficient to deploy fire fighters and safeguard the occupants in case of emergencies.
But questions are being raised about the temporary wooden partitions within rooms and the massive paper trail, which could pose a hazard in case of fires.
The neighbouring Vikas Soudha is stated to be unsafe by the Fire Department on account of an extended basement area with steep ramps which cause hindrance to fire engines to enter and exit the building
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