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80% of Delhi is unplanned, fire preparedness average: ChiefFireOfficer

Delhis fire risks are growing amid unplanned construction, weak compliance, inadequatemanpowerand congested roads, Delhi Fire Services Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik said on Tuesday.In aninteractionwithThe Hindu, he assesses the citys fire-safety preparedness, gaps in enforcement and infrastructure, changing fire risks and measures to improve response

19 Aug 2026 1:12 am