SRINAGAR : While briefing on the winter advisory, Er Aqib Hussain Mir, Deputy Director, Fire and Emergency Services Srinagar on Thursday cautioned that fire incidents tend to rise sharply during the cold season due to the careless use of heating appliances and LPG devices. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp
He urged the public to follow safety measures and use certified equipment to prevent fire mishaps during the winter months.
The Deputy Director said fire incidents tend to increase significantly during the winter months, mainly due to the careless and excessive use of heating gadgets.
“Compared to summer, we see a significant rise in fire cases during winter. The root cause remains the excessive and sometimes careless use of heating devices,” Er Aqib said duri