Given the increasing temperatures and rise in fire incidents, Director Fire and Emergency Services (FES), Alok Kumar, issued strict directions and an advisory for the Union Territory, especially the Jammu province.
In response to a warning from the Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA), the FES department issued an advisory with preventive measures to minimize fire-related losses.
The advisory includes the following recommendations:
- Remove flammable materials such as piles of dust, leaves, sticks, and cardboard from your living area, as they can ignite under strong sunlight.
- Keep cables tidy and avoid overloading sockets; give electrical panels and gadgets rest and cooling breaks.
- Turn off the electricity in houses when not at home.
- Avoid placing electric cables under furniture, carpets, or near flammable objects.
- Store matches and lighters out of children’s sight and reach to prevent accidents.
- Avoid cooking during peak hours and ventilate the cooking area by opening doors and windows.
- Douse cigarette butts with water and place them in a fire-proof container; never toss them on the ground.
- Extinguish fire pits and campfires after use.
- Follow local ordinances for trash burning and use caution with flammable liquids.
- Do not throw lit cigarettes out of moving cars.
- Avoid leaving trash or stubble burning. Farmers should not burn trash or stubble unless necessary and must ensure it is completely extinguished to prevent re-ignition.
These measures are intended to enhance fire safety and reduce the risk of fire incidents.
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