India, April 2 -- The Noida authority on Wednesday said that it has sought a status report on the fire at the commercial complex in Sector 18, and also approved a fund of Rs.30 crore to procure firefighting equipment for the city.

The Noida authority has also decided to organise workshops to sensitise staff, the fire department and others about safety precautions. The authority will organize workshops for its officials - from junior engineers to senior managers - to raise awareness about fire safety and emergency response.

Following the workshop, officials will survey their respective areas to ensure fire safety measures are in place. The authority will issue notices to commercial and residential establishments found violating safety no...