79 Mumbai establishments face BMC action over fire safety norms

MUMBAI: (Dec 27) Ahead of New Year celebrations, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has initiated action against 79 establishments over violation of fire safety norms, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Saturday.

As part of a special fire safety campaign, the fire brigade inspected 1,221 establishments between December 22 and 26, the civic body said in a release.

Notices were issued to 20 establishments, while action was taken against 59 others for various violations. Action was also initiated against four establishments that were otherwise compliant but had stored one or two excess LPG cylinders, it said.