Fire service saves over 9k lives, property worth Rs 598 crore in 2025: Odisha govt
Odisha Fire and Emergency Service received praise for its 2025 performance. The department responded to 20,991 fire incidents, saving 9,547 lives and 16,399 animals. Property worth Rs 598 crore was also saved. Firefighters demonstrated versatile disaster response, handling various emergencies daily. Efforts are underway to further strengthen drowning prevention.