Archive · 26 Jun 2025
KMC to Audit Kolkata Markets for Fire Safety
The city government wants to make sure markets are safe from fires.
They're asking the fire department to check all the markets and see what problems fire trucks have getting there.
The government will then fix the problems by building things like better roads or more water sources.
This is happening because of a recent fire where it was hard for the fire trucks to reach.
KMC requested the state fire services to conduct fire audits of markets.
The audits will also assess challenges for fire tenders in accessing markets.
The KMC will provide necessary infrastructure based on audit findings.
The fire at Orphangunge Market highlighted access issues for fire tenders.
Jadu Babu Bazar traders have requested an overhaul from KMC.
- Who
- KMC, state fire services, and market stakeholders.
- What
- KMC is requesting fire audits and assessing access challenges in markets.
- When
- Following a recent fire incident.
- Where
- Kolkata markets, including Orphangunge Market and Jadu Babu Bazar.
- Why
- To improve fire safety and address access issues for fire tenders.
- Focus
- Fire safety in city markets
- Action
- Fire audits by state fire services
- Involved Parties
- KMC, fire services, market owners
- Trigger
- Fire at Orphangunge Market
- Location of Concern
- Orphangunge Market, Jadu Babu Bazar
