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Delhi government plans 25-year firefighting master plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a comprehensive Firefighting Master Plan to be developed over 25 years, directing departments to submit a detailed blueprint within 10 days. The plan includes increasing manpower, opening new fire stations, modern equipment, budgetary support, and public awareness campaigns, alongside measures to improve electrical safety and urban planning. The announcement follows recent fire tragedies in Vivek Vihar and Palam.
Why It Matters
The plan aims to reduce loss of life and property from fires in Delhi by strengthening firefighting capacity, infrastructure, and public awareness, signaling a long-term commitment to public safety.
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Delhi government announces 25-year Firefighting Master Plan
May 6, 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a comprehensive Firefighting Master Plan for the next 25 years and directed departments to submit all relevant facts within 10 days. She directed the fire department to increase manpower, open new fire stations, and procure modern equipment, and instructed the power department to exercise extra caution while granting electricity connections and regularly inspect electrical infrastructure. The government will launch an awareness campaign, conduct mock drills in residential colonies, and ensure that illegal constructions are prevented in residential areas; a detailed blueprint identifying causes of recurring incidents, vulnerable zones, gaps in existing systems, and preventive measures must be submitted within 10 days. Budgetary support will be provided to the Fire Services Department, with the aim of strengthening capacity to reduce fire incidents and improve responses.
Vivek Vihar fire tragedy (May 3, 2026)
May 3, 2026
Nine people, including a toddler, died in a massive fire in a residential four-storey building in Vivek Vihar.
Palam fire tragedy (March 2026)
March 2026
Nine people, including three children, were killed in a fire in Palam.