Visakhapatnam: As the festive season of Deepavali approaches, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) fire wing has begun processing applications for setting up firecracker stalls across the city.
According to the Regional Fire Officer, 270 applications have been received so far, and 49 licences have been issued to approved applicants. The officer emphasized that all stalls must be equipped with fire extinguishers, water, and sand buckets to ensure safety during the festival.
The GVMC continues to review applications to ensure compliance with safety regulations ahead of the celebrations.