Southern Command leads joint firefighting drill

The drill was conducted at the 29 Field Ammunition Depot in Dehu Road.

Defence officials in Pune said onset of summers and very high temperature conditions prevalent in areas in and around Pune have increased the fire hazard factor. (Express Photo)

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A multi-agency military and civil joint firefighting drill — Exercise Agni Daman — led by Indian Army’s Southern Command was conducted on Friday at Dehu Road in Pune, in the backdrop of increased risk of fires due to the onset of summer.

The drill was conducted at the 29 Field Ammunition Depot in Dehu Road.

A total of 56 firefighting columns, including 32 from civil agencies, and firefighting teams from private industries also participated. (Express)

Defence officials in Pune said onset of summers and very high temperature conditions prevalent in areas in and around Pune have increased the fire hazard factor.

A total of 56 firefighting columns, including 32 from civil agencies, and firefighting teams from private industries also participated in the exercise.

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