Hyderabad, Feb. 12 -- Following several fire accidents in just two months, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) stated that inspections and checks will intensify from the second week of March.

Speaking at a fire safety awareness programme in the Old City on Thursday, February 12, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath warned if shopkeepers and commercial establishments are found violating fire safety norms, the complexes will be sealed.

"Flames can spread within 30 seconds. With the summer season approaching, the risk increases," he said.

In January, nine shops were sealed during an inspection after gross violations were detected. Following requests from traders' associations, a one-month grace period was gran...