Delhi Palam Fire Probe Exposes MCD Failures, Equipment Gaps After 9 Deaths

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An inquiry into the Palam fire in Delhi, which claimed nine lives, has highlighted significant failures by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in enforcement. Investigators found that the building was being used for unauthorised commercial purposes, contributing to the deadly blaze. Illegal overhead cables obstructed rescue operations, including a skylift that failed to function effectively during the emergency. The probe also revealed that Delhi Fire Services has 853 vacant positions, leaving the department severely understaffed. Serious deficiencies in firefighting equipment and technical training were additionally flagged as critical concerns.

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