Illegal encroachments on the side and back lanes of public roads are posing a significant hazard to emergency response efforts, particularly for the Fire and Rescue Department. <br /><br />Rampant obstruction by parked cars, illegal structures and roadside businesses continue to hinder their operations. <br /><br />This is despite the department’s strict requirement of having a 6m-wide clearance for fire engines and rescue vehicles to pass through. <br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
