Fire at flat raises safety concerns over older high-rises in Kochi, renews call for aerial ladder platform
Officials cite poor access and lack of open space as major hurdles in tackling fires in older high-rise buildings; Fire and Rescue Services say process to procure aerial ladder platform is under way amid renewed demand
· 7/31/2026, 2:17:23 PM· 2 min read
Officials cite poor access and lack of open space as major hurdles in tackling fires in older high-rise buildings; Fire and Rescue Services say process to procure aerial ladder platform is under way amid renewed demand
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