Right after the Kamala Mills blaze, the ward officer was told to check the basement of Trade House. File pic for representation

In the wake of the series of fire major incidents across the city, the BMC has decided to launch a massive inspection drive to check if basements are being used to stock combustible substances or being rented out to businesses. Sources in the BMC said that special teams will be formed to initiation the inspections, which will begin this month.