On Saturday, a significant fire broke out at a shop in the Gandhi Nagar police station area of Shahdara, Delhi. Fire Officer Deshpal Singh reported that the fire department received the emergency call at 9:08 PM. However, due to confusion regarding the address and the narrow streets, fire trucks arrived later than expected. Fortunately, the fire was brought under control, and the cause is currently under investigation. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as data from the Delhi Government and the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) reveals that over 500 people have died in fire-related incidents in Delhi from 2019 to March 21, 2026. The DFS recorded 17,231 calls in 2019-20, which increased to 20,379 calls in 2025-26, reflecting a growing frequency of fire emergencies. The highest number of deaths in a single year was 95 in both 2019-20 and 2022-23, with notable incidents like the Anaj Mandi fire contributing significantly to the fatalities. The alarming statistics highlight the urgent need for enhanced fire safety measures across the city.