LUCKNOW, June 14 -- As Lucknow reels under intense heat and humidity, an unexpected danger lurks within homes - electrical issues arising from voltage fluctuations. From air conditioners running round the clock to refrigerators pushed beyond their limits and inverters charging in overdrive, electrical equipment is under immense stress. The result: circuit overloads, cable meltdowns, voltage fluctuation and full-blown electrical fires. Officials have raised a red flag over a surge in household fires, not from cooking gas leaks or carelessness, but from electrical equipment silently overheating and triggering disasters, especially in case of high voltage supply or voltage fluctuation. In the past month, more than 100 fire-related incidents have been reported from Aliganj, Gomti Nagar, Indira Nagar and other parts of Lucknow. Fire teams were dispatched to homes filled with smoke, many of which were identified with faulty wiring, outdated sockets or appliances that overheated during voltage surge. "People don't realize how much pressure they're putting on their home wiring. Most of these fires aren't due to open flames or gas leaks - they're caused by silent electrical failures, some of them during voltage spikes," said a senior fire department official. "Appliances like ACs, refrigerators and washing machines demand heavy power, and most homes aren't equipped to handle that load," said chief fire officer Ankush Mittal. "But regular checks, smart usage and proper ventilation can significantly reduce the risk." Experts point out that while cities have expanded rapidly, electrical systems inside homes haven't kept pace. "The demands of modern appliances far exceed the capacity of wiring designed a decade ago. Let your appliances rest during power cuts..." said Satnam Singh, patron of Junior Engineers' Association of UPPCL and independent power consultant....