{"id":1387,"date":"2025-10-16T20:23:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2025-10-16T20:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:23:14","slug":"carelessness-with-heating-devices-fuel-winter-fires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/16\/carelessness-with-heating-devices-fuel-winter-fires\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Carelessness with heating devices fuel winter fires\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raja Syed Rather<\/strong><\/p>\n

Srinagar, Oct 16:<\/strong>\u00a0While briefing on the winter advisory, Er Aqib Hussain Mir, Deputy Director, Fire and Emergency Services Srinagar on Thursday cautioned that fire incidents tend to rise sharply during the cold season due to the careless use of heating appliances and LPG devices.<\/p>\n

He urged the public to follow safety measures and use certified equipment to prevent fire mishaps during the winter months.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Director said fire incidents tend to increase significantly during the winter months, mainly due to the careless and excessive use of heating gadgets.<\/p>\n

\u201cCompared to summer, we see a significant rise in fire cases during winter. The root cause remains the excessive and sometimes careless use of heating devices,\u201d Er Aqib said during a press conference at Gowa Kadal.<\/p>\n

He advised the public to procure ISI-marked heating appliances and ensure proper servicing of old devices before use.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are using old gadgets, get them inspected and serviced. And very importantly, switch them off or unplug them before going to sleep or leaving the house,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the dangers of electric short circuits and overloads, Er Aqib urged citizens to conduct \u2018electrical audits\u2019 of their homes and use ISI-marked circuit breakers and wiring systems.<\/p>\n

On LPG safety, he recommended using piped gas connections in kitchens to reduce the risk of gas accumulation. \u201cEnsure you have proper accessories like regulators and hoses. Also, avoid unattended cooking,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Deputy Director also warned of toxic gas emissions and oxygen depletion from LPG heaters. \u201cMany casualties occur due to suffocation. Always maintain ventilation while using such devices, and never use them while sleeping,\u201d Er Aqib said.<\/p>\n

He further warned against unsafe traditional practices such as using electric blankets alongside hot water bottles. \u201cWe have lost lives to such practices. The public is strictly advised not to use electric blankets,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The department also cautioned residents to store combustible materials like dry grass and firewood away from living areas, especially attics, and to handle Kangris carefully. \u201cKangris must be placed safely, especially during night hours, to avoid fire incidents,\u201d Er Aqib shared.<\/p>\n

He further said that in case of any fire emergency, people should contact the department immediately. \u201cInstead of trying to control the fire themselves, people must inform F&ES at the earliest. Our toll-free number 101 is available round-the-clock,\u201d he said as per KNO<\/p>\n

Er Aqib added that the department is fully prepared for winter emergencies, including dewatering operations during heavy rainfall and assistance during snow accumulation. \u201cOur manpower and machinery are on high alert. We request public cooperation to ensure a safe winter for all,\u201d he said\u2014(KNO)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Oct 16:\u00a0While briefing on the winter advisory, Er Aqib Hussain Mir, Deputy Director, Fire and Emergency Services Srinagar on Thursday cautioned that fire incidents tend to rise sharply during the cold season due to the careless use of heating appliances and LPG devices. He urged the public to follow safety measures […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1387"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1389,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1387\/revisions\/1389"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}