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An official of the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) says more than 80 per cent of the fires in the city originate in high-rises.
To strengthen emergency response and to carry out firefighting operations much more effectively in high-rises, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) is set to acquire new hydraulic-powered high-rise platforms, officials said.
These platforms are also known as snorkels and can go up to a height of 104 metres. They are mounted on a fire truck and operated through a hydraulic lever and are mainly used for rescue operations in high-rises when firefighters are unable to access the buildings from outside.
