It seems the authorities are still slow to learn from the recent Kalbadevi fire disaster, where rescue operations were impeded by haphazardly parked vehicles blocking the roads. Despite this mishap being a clear warning of the need to regulate parking, it now looks as though another Kalbadevi could be waiting to happen with illegal parking rampant outside the Fort fire station as well.

Vehicles are often found parked haphazardly right outside the Fort fire station, which causes delays in the fire brigade’s response to emergencies. After a similar issue impeded rescue operations at the Kalbadevi inferno, fire officials now intend to write to the Traffic police to resolve the problem. Pic/Datta Kumbhar