Srinagar, Feb. 20 -- According to the official data, nearly600 fire incidentswere reported in Srinagar in 2024, and in the same year Budgam district witnessed276 incidents. In just January of this year, Kashmirsaw 41 fire incidents, including 9 in Srinagar. These alarming figures highlight a critical issue-the growing fire load and the lack of proper fire safety measures in our homes.

Speaking toKashmirObserver, Hakim Danish, an assistant professor at the Department of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) explained that Kashmir faces several critical fire safety issues that are often overlooked during construction and home design.

"One major concern is the lack of compliance with fire s...