India, April 27 -- As temperatures rise across the Capital, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) has reported a noticeable spike in fire incidents, with officials warning that already stretched resources are under increasing strain during the peak summer period.

The surge has already translated into multiple major incidents. At least five significant fires were reported in the 24 hours ending Saturday evening. On Sunday, two more major fires broke out at industrial units in northwest Delhi, though no casualties were reported.

Fire officials said the department has been receiving around 40 emergency calls a day over the past week, up from the usual summer average of 30-35 calls.

"Till April 15, more than 3,600 fire incidents have been recorded...