Kochi high-rise fire reignites aerial ladder platform debate

A recent fire in a Kochi flat has raised concerns about the safety of older high-rise buildings and renewed calls for an aerial ladder platform, which officials state is currently being procured.

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Published Friday 31 July 2026 at 2:20 pm AEST 2 min read

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