With the entire northern region reeling under a prolonged heatwave, incidents of fire, including in forests, are increasingly being reported.
Fire in a building. Representational Image. (iStock)
Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra on 3 June asked states and healthcare organisations for strict compliance with fire-safety protocols, citing growing cases of hospital fires amid high temperatures. With the entire northern region reeling under a prolonged heatwave, incidents of fire, including in forests, are increasingly being reported. Short circuits, overload and excessive use of air conditioners cause these fires.