Nearly 208 buildings inspected by the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) from January to November were found to be non-compliant and notices have been issued to such housing societies and commercial complexes in the city. This year, from January to November, a total of 2,486 building structures were inspected by the fire brigade to check if the fire fighting systems were functional of which 208 buildings have been sent notices.

The fire brigade officials also audited 10,800 hotels and restaurants for fire compliance, action against 6282 was initiated for flouting various types of fire norms. During this, 9,921 cooking gas cylinders were seized that were being used illegally. This joint inspection was carried out from January till December 20 involving officials from the health department, fire brigade, and building proposal.