103 Coaching Class Buildings in Nagpur Declared Unsafe Amid Fire Safety Crisis Nagpur authorities have identified over 100 buildings housing coaching classes as unsafe, citing violations of fire safety norms and inadequate emergency preparedness. The issue has gained urgency following a deadly fire in Lucknow and a near-miss incident in Nagpur, which exposed systemic lapses in safety measures at educational establishments. According to records from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) fire and emergency services department, 141 buildings housing coaching classes were inspected by June 23, 2026. Of these, 103 were declared unsafe and subjected to legal action under Section 8(1) of the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006. These buildings failed to comply with directives to install firefighting systems and life safety measures. Additionally, 40 institutes faced penalties under Section 8(2)(a), which allows authorities to disconnect electricity and water supply to non-compliant establishments. The crackdown intensified after repeated notices and enforcement measures yielded poor compliance. Chief fire officer Tushar Barahate noted that despite directives to install firefighting equipment and adhere to norms, many owners ignored the mandates. Records also reveal that 15 cases have been forwarded to Nagpur city police for FIR registration under Section 36 of the Act, which prescribes penalties for fire safety violations. Furthermore, files related to 60 coaching institutions have been sent to zonal offices for action against misuse of sanctioned building plans. Only 37 institutes have submitted “A” certificates, confirming completion of prescribed firefighting arrangements.#nagpur_municipal_corporation #nmc #nagpur_city_police #tushar_barahate #bansal_pathshala
Fire dept finds safety gaps at coaching inst after 150 students escape unharmed Nagpur: Days after nearly 150 students narrowly escaped a fire at Bansal Pathshala on Mount Road in Sadar on May 6, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's fire and emergency services department uncovered significant deficiencies in the building's fire safety infrastructure during an inspection on May 7. The findings have raised serious concerns about the safety of students attending crowded coaching institutes across the city. The fire, which broke out on May 6, was triggered by sparking in an electric meter unit allegedly due to excessive electrical load. The incident occurred during class hours, causing panic among students. Despite the chaos, all 150 students were evacuated safely through an alternate staircase. Fire extinguishers were used to contain the flames before emergency teams arrived. However, the subsequent inspection revealed alarming gaps in the building's fire safety measures. According to a notice issued to the building owner under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, officials found that essential fire safety systems were either missing or in disrepair. The inspection highlighted the absence of critical equipment such as ABC-type fire extinguishers on multiple floors. Additionally, systems like hose reels, hose boxes with branch pipes, wet riser/downcomer arrangements, and manual call points were not present. The building also lacked a two-way fire service inlet, a vital component for firefighting operations. While a rooftop water tank and a 900-LPM fire pump were available, the overall fire preparedness of the premises was deemed insufficient for a building housing large numbers of students daily.#nagpur #nagpur_municipal_corporation #bansal_pathshala #mount_road
