A five-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the sudden activation of the fire alarm system at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday afternoon.
The Director of the Foreign Service Academy will serve as the convener of the committee, which also includes representatives from the Fire Service and Civil Defence as well as the Public Works Department.
The committee has been asked to submit its investigation report within 24 hours, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consensus Commission seeks probe into fire alarm incident at Foreign Service Academy
The fire alarm, part of the academy’s fire safety system, was suddenly triggered at approximately 12:20pm during a dialogue between political parties and the National Consensus Commission held at the Foreign Service Academy.
In response, on-duty employees promptly inspected the premises to identify the source of the alarm.
An initial investigation found no signs of fire or smoke.
Despite the absence of immediate danger, authorities have decided to conduct a more thorough investigation to ensure overall safety and prevent similar incidents in the future.