PRAYAGRAJ, April 14 -- With the arrival of summer and increasing temperatures, fire incidents have risen sharply across Prayagraj district, prompting immediate action from the fire department. Official data reveals that nearly 20 fire-related calls are being received on average each day, highlighting a significant surge and causing concern among authorities.

The meteorological department has already issued alerts about intense heat and strong winds-conditions that typically lead to a rise in fire outbreaks during the summer months each year. In response, the fire department has gone into action mode, enhancing its preparedness across both urban and rural areas.

Prayagraj's chief fire officer (CFO) Chandra Mohan Sharma said that fire cal...