Indian authorities said on Sunday two fire department officials had been suspend...
MUMBAI - Indian authorities said on Sunday two fire department officials had been suspended over a fire at a coaching center that killed 21 students and one teacher in the western Gujarat state, renewing questions about building safety standards.
The coaching center was made of combustible material like Styrofoam and tires were used as seats for students prepping for architecture or commerce exams, according to Sharma.“We are examining ... whether any proper permission was taken for construction. And, if permissions were not given, who was responsible for this,” Sharma told Reuters, adding preliminary investigations suggest a short-circuit caused the blaze.
An official at the Surat Municipal Corporation said no one was available for comment on the suspensions of the fire officials.
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