New Year's Eve: Adhere to Basic Safety Rules

The New Year's celebration "is not just any other celebration," reminds Station Fire Officer Mansingh Dowluth (photo) at the headquarters of the Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS). "There is a lot of entertainment, decorations, fireworks, barbecues, and public spaces are crowded. During this time, we tend to forget basic fire safety precautions." The MFRS is therefore on alert 24/7. Over 250 firefighters are on standby...