New Delhi, May 4 -- Delhi has witnessed over 7,800 fire-related emergencies in just the first four months of 2026, with the majority linked to poor upkeep of electrical appliances and wiring - a factor also cited in Sunday's Vivek Vihar tragedy that killed nine people, officials said.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said residents across the Capital should undertake precautionary measures to ensure safety of household appliances. A senior DFS officer said they now receive almost 120 to 160 calls every day in recent weeks.

"The calls seem to be going up due to weather conditions and load on electricity units. Rising temperatures and prolonged use of air conditioners are increasing the electricity load. After months of not using ACs and wir...