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When the Meter Room Catches Fire: Lessons from the Thane MSEDCL Incident

A meter-room fire can quickly become a serious threat in a multi-storey building. The recent MSEDCL meter-box fire incidents in Thane highlight the importance of electrical safety, preventive maintenance and regular electrical safety audits. This article explores how thermal inspections, proper earthing, safe electrical practices and timely corrective action can help prevent electrical failures and fires. For safer and more sustainable buildings, electrical safety must be treated as a continuous responsibility—not a formality.