India, April 29 -- A major fire broke out in a high-rise residential building in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on April 29, triggering a large-scale firefighting and rescue operation. The incident comes close on the heels of a fire in Gurugram, where two luxury flats in Sector 63A were reportedly engulfed in flames.

Such incidents are becoming increasingly frequent, often linked to short circuits during peak summer heat, raising fresh concerns about fire safety in multi-storey housing complexes, particularly for residents on higher floors. Experts say these cases highlight the need for stricter compliance and regular fire safety audits, especially during renovation work.

Here's what residents of high-rise complexes should know:

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