NMC Flags 78 More Coaching Centres For Fire Safety Deficiencies The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Fire and Emergency Services Department has identified 78 additional coaching classes operating without mandatory fire safety measures, expanding its ongoing crackdown following last month’s fatal blaze at a coaching institute in Lucknow. The latest inspections, conducted across the jurisdictions of all 12 fire stations, revealed widespread violations, including institutes operating from residential buildings, shops repurposed as classrooms, and basements of commercial complexes designated solely for parking. These findings add to the 137 coaching classes already inspected earlier as part of a special drive ordered by municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar. Chief fire officer Tushar Barahate informed The Times of India that the inspections were expanded after officials discovered several institutes had been overlooked in the initial survey. The inspections uncovered serious deficiencies in fire safety preparedness, despite hundreds of students attending these institutes daily. Several buildings were found lacking basic firefighting equipment, emergency exits, and other life safety measures mandated under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006. The department has issued notices under Section 6 of the Act to coaching institute operators for fire safety deficiencies and directed them to obtain mandatory clearances. Officials warned that institutes failing to address the issues could face action under Section 8(1), which allows authorities to declare a building unsafe for occupancy. Continued violations could also lead to recommendations for disconnection of electricity and water supply under Section 8(2).#times_of_india #nagpur_municipal_corporation #vipin_itankar #tushar_barahate
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
Blaze At Seven-Storey Ramdaspeth Building, Fire Safety Systems Fail A fire broke out in a gym located within a seven-storey building at Ramdaspeth in Nagpur on Monday, leading to a significant firefighting operation. The incident began around 11 a.m. when an air-conditioning unit in the gym on the first floor caught fire due to a short circuit. The flames quickly spread to the second floor, creating dense smoke that forced occupants to evacuate the structure. Firefighters faced challenges due to sealed windows and balconies, which restricted ventilation and hindered their efforts. Corporator Vinay Dani alerted the Nagpur Municipal Corporation control room, prompting the dispatch of four fire tenders to the scene. A team led by fire officers Bhagwan Wagh, Sunil Dokre, and Ravindra Marskolhe worked for nearly an hour to bring the blaze under control. During the operation, a 59-year-old woman, Bharti Battu, was rescued from Room No. 305 on the third floor. No injuries were reported among the occupants. The incident exposed critical failures in the building’s fire safety measures. Chief Fire Officer Tushar Barahate stated that while the building was equipped with mandatory firefighting installations, they were non-functional during the emergency. He emphasized that proper maintenance could have contained the fire much earlier. The fire damaged two outdoor AC units and parts of the central air-conditioning ducting system. Fire officials confirmed plans to conduct a detailed inspection and issue notices to the building’s management for neglecting safety protocols. The G+7 building, owned by Sham Borle, has parking facilities and a hotel booking office on the ground floor.#nagpur #ramdaspeth #tushar_barahate #vinay_dani #sham_borle
Prepare Fire Safety Report on Bars, Restaurants: Borkar Nagpur: Ruling party leader Narendra Borkar has directed the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s fire department to prepare a detailed report on fire safety systems in high-rise buildings housing marriage halls, restaurants, and bars. The directive, issued during a meeting of the civic body’s special committee on fire and electricity, mandates a 15-day deadline for submitting the report. The meeting, chaired by fire committee chairperson Rupali Thakur, focused on ensuring fire safety preparedness in crowded public spaces ahead of the summer season. Officials emphasized the necessity of obtaining a fire department no-objection certificate (NOC) for establishments such as hospitals, schools, coaching classes, wedding halls, restaurants, and bars. Town planning officials clarified that structures below 15 meters in height do not require a fire NOC. Borkar instructed authorities to avoid issuing notices to such buildings but stressed the importance of rigorous verification for high-rise structures to ensure compliance with safety standards. The fire department was directed to communicate with licensing authorities, including the state excise department, to gather details on fire safety compliance for operational bars and restaurants. In cases where establishments fail to meet safety requirements, authorities were ordered to initiate action, including potential license cancellation. Borkar cautioned against issuing notices without thorough on-site inspections, emphasizing that complaints must be verified before any enforcement measures are taken. Thakur highlighted the risks associated with densely occupied premises and reiterated that fire safety systems and NOCs are mandatory for all such establishments.#fire_department #nagpur_municipal_corporation #narendra_borkar #rupali_thakur #tushar_barahate
