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Fire at flat raises safety concerns over older high-rises in Kochi, renews call for aerial ladder platform
Officials cite poor access and lack of open space as major hurdles in tackling fires in older high-rise buildings; Fire and Rescue Services say process to procure aerial ladder platform is under way amid renewed demand
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Residents of Kochi's older high-rises are at risk due to the lack of safety measures, and the procurement of an aerial ladder platform will improve fire safety and response times in the city.