Mysore/Mysuru: The recent fire tragedies at a gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot and a children’s hospital in Delhi, resulting in the loss of at least 40 lives, including seven newborns, within a 24-hour period, have brought the focus onto fire safety regulations and the urgent need for strict enforcement of safety protocols, particularly in public buildings such as hospitals, which are vulnerable to man-made disasters.
Existing norms emphasise the importance of regular compliance with fire safety measures in all public buildings and hospitals. According to Dr. P.C. Kumaraswamy, the District Health Officer (DHO) of Mysuru, fire safety measures have been implemented across hospitals in the Mysuru district, including the District Hospital on KRS Road.
