Fire safety check at Rudrapur scrap godowns before Diwali: challans and notices to some operators over shortcomings, legal action warned for not following rules

The fire department inspected scrap godowns in Rudrapur ahead of Diwali and the festive season. According to Dainik Bhaskar, officials checked firefighting equipment, fire extinguishers and safety arrangements. Where shortcomings were found at some godowns, operators were issued challans and notices. The report does not say how many godowns were checked or how many challans were issued. Operators have been told to keep enough working equipment before Diwali and to make arrangements for emergencies. The department said legal action will be taken against those who do not follow the rules within the set time. It also appealed to traders and godown operators to follow safety rules, because more flammable goods in markets and godowns during the festive season raise the risk of fire.