Fire safety alert systems must be active 24x7: Odisha govt
Following a devastating fire that claimed 12 lives, Odisha's government has mandated that all hospital fire safety alert systems remain active 24/7. A judicial probe is underway into allegations that critical alarms were disabled during the SCB Medical College blaze. Officials are now prioritizing regular maintenance, mock drills, and third-party audits to bolster fire safety across healthcare facilities.
