From neonatal wards to coaching centers, recent fires expose how outdated rules, narrow lanes, and ignored electrical hazards are turning our cities into tinderboxes. What’s worse? The system treats fire safety like a checkbox; not a lifeline. A single NOC at the start of construction, zero follow-ups, and no real accountability. Even as high-rises shoot up, ladders can’t reach them. Insurance? Doesn’t care unless you’ve got an audit. The fix? Not just more fire trucks; but smarter laws, mandatory tech like Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, and real-time alerts linked to Smart City command centers. Because tomorrow’s fire won’t wait for bureaucracy to catch up. #FireSafety #UrbanIndia #SmartCities #ViksitBharat #DisasterPrevention