India, Nov. 26 -- Florida State University (FSU) is currently grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic fire that engulfed an apartment building at The Social Seminole on Ocala Road on November 19. Several university students reside in the apartment and were forced to flee for their lives when the blaze erupted.

According to the Indian Student's Association of Tallahassee, around 30 Indian students were "severely affected and are in urgent need of essentials including food, clothing, winter wear and other basic necessities."

The fire resulted in the displacement of 72 adults, among whom were 53 students from FSU. According to FSU officials, 90 percent of the displaced Seminoles were foreign students.

Following the tragic incident,...