GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words
Urban fires are becoming difficult to control due to growing temperatures, failing infrastructure, and poor planning. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major fires in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such fires.
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