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Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam said on Thursday that fire hydrants will be installed in every slum and market in the north to tackle fire-related incidents.
“The fire hydrant will have 60,000 litres of water. It can operate for at least 40 minutes. If we can survive for 40 minutes, and if the road is empty, we can reduce damages,” the DNCC mayor said.
He made the statement as he inaugurated a fire hydrant under the integrated community firefighting and water supply system at Mohakhali Shattola slum in the capital on Thursday.
“The Shattola slum is a model for fire safety. Fire hydrants will also be installed in other slum areas in phases,” he said.
Atiqul said Dhaka North City Corporation has provided 17 volunteers to efficiently use the fire hydrant during any incident.
There will be a reservoir, a hose pipe and 17 trained volunteers to use the fire hydrant, the mayor said.
“If there is a fire here, the fire alarm will go off immediately. Fire exits have been introduced in this slum. We’ve also shown what to do in case of a fire,” he added.
The DNCC mayor said safety measures, including fire hydrants, will be ensured in the markets under the north city corporation.
“Mohakhali Kachabazar will be built as a model for fire safety. Later, fire hydrants will be installed in all other markets based on the model.”
