Turning Uncertainty Into Safety: Why I Built EvacTracker

Turning Uncertainty Into Safety: Why I Built EvacTracker From EvacTracker Founder, Dr. Rashid Khan Some ideas are born in boardrooms. EvacTracker was born in moments of fear, confusion, and unanswered questions. The first defining moment happened when I was nine years old. A catastrophic fire erupted at an ammunition depot near my home in Pakistan. […]

Wang Fuk Court Fire (Tai Po District, Hong Kong, 26 November 2025)

Wang Fuk Court Fire (Tai Po District, Hong Kong, 26 November 2025) Key facts & figures (from news reports) Time of incident: The fire broke out at approximately 2:51–2:52 pm local time. Cause: The fire reportedly started on bamboo scaffolding and external renovation netting surrounding the building. These materials included highly flammable plastic netting and […]

How EvacTracker Is Redefining Building Safety

How EvacTracker Is Redefining Building Safety Introduction In a world where emergencies can unfold in seconds, traditional evacuation plans are no longer enough. Safety today demands speed, precision, and certainty. EvacTracker is redefining how buildings respond to crises by delivering critical real-time alerts and personalised evacuation guidance so that occupants can react with confidence and […]

Rio Grande do Sul floods (Brazil, May 2024)

Rio Grande do Sul floods (Brazil, May 2024) Key facts & figures (from news reports) Severe floods in Brazil’s southern state left at least 90 people dead, 131 missing, and 155,000 homeless. The capital Porto Alegre was cut off as roads, airports and water treatment plants were submerged. Almost 500,000 people were without power, and […]

Valencia high‑rise apartment fire (Spain, 22 Feb 2024)

Valencia high‑rise apartment fire (Spain, 22 Feb 2024) Key facts & figures (from news reports) A blaze tore through two residential towers in Valencia. Officials found ten bodies and 14 injured survivors; over 140 apartments were affected. Strong winds and polyurethane cladding made the fire spread quickly and residents described fleeing via balconies. At least […]