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Shower steam costs Indian woman in Australia Rs 1.3 lakh fine
An Indian woman living in Australia has been fined $1,800 (approximately Rs 1.3 lakh) after steam from her shower triggered her apartment building's fire alarm. The woman, who uses the Instagram handle @sorandomvamika, shared the incident in a video, saying she had been in the shower for only about five minutes without switching on the bathroom exhaust fan.
The building manager arrived at her apartment after the alarm was activated, and the woman believes steam buildup set off the detector, which she noted was placed outside the washroom. Social media users have questioned whether the alarm was too sensitive or poorly positioned, while some pointed out her failure to use the exhaust fan.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The incident highlights a common but costly issue in apartment blocks worldwide: false alarms from steam. In many jurisdictions, tenants are held liable for fire brigade call-outs or fines if the alarm is triggered by negligence, such as not using an exhaust fan. The fine amount, roughly equivalent to several months' rent for a modest Indian apartment, underscores how quickly a mundane oversight can escalate. The key takeaway for Indian tenants living abroad is to always check local fire safety rules and ensure bathroom ventilation is on before showering.
Source: freepressjournal.in
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