India, May 5 -- Residents' welfare associations (RWAs) in Delhi on Monday appealed to households to keep exits and windows completely unobstructed and adopt basic fire-safety practices, citing recent incidents in the city.

In an advisory, BS Vohra, president of the East Delhi RWA joint forum, said safety is built through preparation and appealed that every home must identify, plan, and practice clear escape routes to protect loved ones before a fire turns into tragedy.

"When homes become traps instead of shelters, every spark turns into a tragedy. Delhi's rising fire incidents are not just accidents, but warnings we can no longer afford to ignore," Vohra said in a statement.

Atul Goyal, president, United Residents Joint Action (URJA), ...