Hyderabad, Feb. 3 -- After the tragic fire accident at the Batcha furniture store at Nampally on January 24 claimed the lives of five people, Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) undertook fire safety awareness programs across the city on Tuesday, February 3.

In the immediate aftermath of the fire, HYDRAA had announced fire safety audits at furniture shops and other commercial establishments; however, the drive was paused after a few days, and shop owners were given one month to meet safety norms.

During a two-day drive, HYDRAA sealed eight shops for safety violations.

On Tuesday, the agency began an awareness program explaining precautions in case of fire accidents, methods to bring flames under control and...