Delhi Fire Calls Dip 19% in 2026, But Casualties Remain High: 13 Dead, 111 Injured
Delhi Fire Calls Dip 19% in 2026, But Casualties Remain High: 13 Dead, 111 Injured
- •Delhi Fire Services (DFS) recorded a 19% decrease in fire calls in early 2026 compared to 2025, with 2,716 calls received.
- •Despite the dip, 13 deaths and 111 injuries were reported this year, highlighting persistent safety concerns.
- •In 2025, DFS responded to 18,670 fire calls, with 76 fatalities and 565 injuries overall.
- •Over 80% of fire incidents are attributed to electrical faults, exacerbated by old wiring and poor maintenance.
- •Recent Palam blaze, killing nine, exposed risks in mixed-use buildings with high fire load and limited ventilation.
