#short-circuit
Koder House fire in Fort Kochi linked to short circuit in adjacent bldg
Fort Kochi’s historic Koder House fire may have spread from an adjacent heritage building after an AC short circuit, video footage and inspectorate say.
What data says: 3-4 residential blazes a day, poorly planned exits, missing safety NOCs
Delhi sees 3–4 residential fires daily; 1,318 calls in 2025-26. Short circuits, poor exits and missing fire NOCs drive deaths and injuries.