Srinagar, Nov. 5 -- The tragic fire incident at Durbal in Bemina, Srinagar, has once again exposed the vulnerability of temporary settlements to fire hazards. Two persons lost their lives after a massive blaze engulfed around 80 makeshift shelters during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday. The shelters, mostly made of tarpaulin and wood, caught fire rapidly, leaving little time for occupants to escape. An empty poultry farm and a tipper were also damaged. The loss of two precious lives makes the incident particularly distressing. What makes the incident more concerning is that it is not an isolated case. Kashmir has witnessed several major fire incidents in recent days. On October 29, around 17 temporary tents and a paint and ...