Addressing India’s electrical fire risks
- Posted on May 13, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Addressing India’s electrical fire risks
A pre-dawn fire in Vivek Vihar that killed nine, record electricity demand of 256 GW, and numerous air-conditioners switching on simultaneously; highlight a surge in power consumption and raise concerns over the growing risk of electrical fires in India.