Sindh government has issued strict fire safety directives for private schools across the province, aiming to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of students and staff.
According to official instructions issued by the Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions, all private educational institutions must fully comply with fire prevention and safety protocols without delay.
Authorities warned that strict action will be taken against schools that fail to implement the new safety measures.
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Under the new directives, schools are required to install fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers in their buildings. Emergency exits and staircases must remain clear at all times, while electrical systems and other high-risk areas must be inspected regularly to reduce the risk of fire incidents.
The guidelines also require schools to display fire evacuation plans at prominent locations on their premises so that students and staff can easily understand emergency procedures.
Regular fire drills have been made mandatory, and teachers and staff must receive proper training in emergency response and evacuation techniques.
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Special arrangements must be made for students with disabilities and other vulnerable children to ensure their safe evacuation during emergencies.
Schools are also required to designate a specific assembly point where students and staff can gather during fire or other emergencies.
The government’s decision comes in the wake of a recent fire incident in Malir’s Khokhrapar area, where a home-based school caught fire on Monday.
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According to police, the school was operating on the ground floor of a house, while a family was living on the upper floor of the same building.
Rescue teams reached the scene promptly and evacuated the children safely from the building.
However, during the rescue operation, two children aged between two-and-a-half and five years sustained burn injuries.
The injured children were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
