CHENNAI: Ahead of the Deepavali festival on October 20, the Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE) and the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services have issued a set of safety measures for students and youngsters.

With several cases reported every year, and to take proactive steps to avoid untoward incidents, the respective district education officers (elementary education) have been directed to take appropriate action to make school students and youngsters aware of the precautionary measures. The two departments have urged the schools to display guidelines on notice boards.

Specifically, the director of TN Fire and Rescue Services has listed a set of precautionary measures for children and adults, which stresses avoiding flammable and loose-fitting clothing while engaging with crackers.

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