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Fire at Manesar school; 150 students evacuated, no injuries
A fire broke out at Kautilya Academy in Manesar, Gurugram, around 7:40 am on Wednesday after an electrical short circuit in the kitchen caused an explosion and smoke on the ground and…
The Story in Brief
A fire broke out at Kautilya Academy in Manesar, Gurugram, around 7:40 am on Wednesday after an electrical short circuit in the kitchen caused an explosion and smoke on the ground and first floors, Hindustan Times reports. About 150 students were on campus when staff noticed the fire. Teaching staff evacuated the building immediately, while non-teaching staff broke window panes to prevent smoke build-up. No casualties were reported.
Fire officials were alerted at 7:55 am. Three fire tenders were dispatched, but two were stuck in traffic. The third arrived in 15 minutes by taking an alternate route, and the fire was doused in another 15-20 minutes. The school, which has around 650 students, will remain closed until safety inspection and measures are completed.
The Indian Opinion
The quick evacuation and fire response show some preparedness, but the fact that the blaze started during electrical repair work should not be glossed over. Two fire tenders got stuck in traffic too, a reminder that even timely alerts can be wasted if roads are choked. Before we applaud the school alone, the real test is whether the inspection forces all nearby schools to fix wiring and conduct regular mock drills. How many in the area would fare as well?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, hindustantimes.com (2)
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