<p> Despite security personnel informing the owners about it, they declined to replace the burnt wires, revealed Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services Director B G Chengappa.<br /><br />He was speaking at an awareness programme on firefighting and rescue operations on Thursday. Referring to many high rise buildings being constructed, Chengappa observed that there was a dire need to identify buildings that have flouted building bylaws. “Many people are constructing high rise buildings without seeking permission from the BBMP, and Fire and Emergency Services,” he added.<br /><br />BBMP Mayor S K Nataraj admitted that many high rise buildings had come up on both sides of congested roads, after new areas were included under BBMP limits. As a result, the BBMP has taken up road widening projects in such areas, he added.</p>
<p> Despite security personnel informing the owners about it, they declined to replace the burnt wires, revealed Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services Director B G Chengappa.<br /><br />He was speaking at an awareness programme on firefighting and rescue operations on Thursday. Referring to many high rise buildings being constructed, Chengappa observed that there was a dire need to identify buildings that have flouted building bylaws. “Many people are constructing high rise buildings without seeking permission from the BBMP, and Fire and Emergency Services,” he added.<br /><br />BBMP Mayor S K Nataraj admitted that many high rise buildings had come up on both sides of congested roads, after new areas were included under BBMP limits. As a result, the BBMP has taken up road widening projects in such areas, he added.</p>