Kerala's Broadway area awaits fire safety infrastructure despite repeated warnings

A proposal to install fire hydrants in Kochi's Broadway area remains unimplemented despite safety warnings from authorities. The Kerala Water Authority has cited practical difficulties in executing the District Collector's directive to set up the hydrants.

The Fire and Rescue Services department is now exploring alternative firefighting infrastructure options for the densely populated commercial zone. The delay in implementing basic fire safety measures has raised concerns about emergency preparedness in the area.