Analyzing the Causes of Fire Accidents and Prevention Strategies in Pakistan: Exploring Mitigation Measures

Ghulam Nasir, Waheed Asghar and Sohail Anwar

Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 2025, vol. 7, issue 1, 145-158

Abstract: Purpose: This research aims to explore the causes of fire incident in Pakistan occurring in commercial markets and intends to find effective remedies for mitigating such cases. By studying historical data, conducting site visits and engaging with fire-fighting rescue team experts, we seek to identify common reasons behind these fires. Fire incidents in commercial markets substantial risk to life, economic stability and property.Design/Methodology/Approach: Qualitative method was use in this study to analyze the all data that collect through survey and visit the fire effect places. Population and sampling method are included.Findings: The results revealed that this entire questionnaire gave significant coverage about the fact of fire incident due to some common reason like Lack of awareness; Electrical faults, Heating material and tools. Findings also revealed that most of cases happen due to human error due to do not have enough knowledge about safety precaution. As well as overloading on a not supporting circuit.Implications/Originality/Value: So it is conclusion that Scheduled the training season via expert and rescue teams. Everyone have aware about surrounding also emergency exits. Fire extinguisher are in working condition and make a checklist to confirm the working of fire extinguishers with all equipment.

Keywords: Short-circuits; Markets; Shopping malls; Emergency; Fire (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.26710/sbsee.v7i1.3335

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