Don't use AC 24x7 and follow this important tip, says fire official after AC fire at Noida flat
A fire broke out inside a flat in a posh high-rise society in Noida earlier this week. The fire is said to have been caused due to a blast in a split air conditioner (split AC) unit in the house. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. "The fire was triggered by a blast in the AC (air conditioner). Since the firefighting systems like sprinklers, extinguishers, hoses, were working fine, the fire did not spread out much and was contained in one room (of the flat)," Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar Choubey.
"The temperature outside is nearly 50 degrees Celsius, leading to higher usage of air conditioners and a surge in power demand. I want to request people not to use their ACs throughout the day," said Choubey. The chief fire officer also said that it is important to get your ACs services regularly and don't put extra load on them. He added that many fire incidents reported in the city this summer season are related to ACs.
An "AC blast" refers to an explosion or fire involving an air conditioning (AC) unit. According to fire officials, such incidents can occur due to various factors, often related to electrical or mechanical failures.
The soaring temperatures have caused a significant increase in fire incidents in Delhi-NCR. "We are receiving more than 200 fire-related calls per day, this is the highest in the last 10 years... All equipment and manpower are stretched, it's a tough time for the Delhi Fire Department. 12 people including children have so far died in May in Delhi.
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