Summer Sparks Surge in Fire Calls, Losses Exceed 85 Crore: Nagpur Data The summer months of March to May have emerged as the most critical period for fire incidents in Nagpur, with the city’s fire and emergency services department reporting a significant spike in both the frequency of calls and property damage. Data from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation reveals that between April 2025 and March 2026, the department responded to 867 fire incidents within city limits. The summer months alone accounted for a disproportionate share of these calls, with March recording the highest number at 160 incidents, followed by April (155) and May (88). Financial losses during this period were also substantial. April saw property damage amounting to 5.48 crore, while May recorded the highest losses at 7.21 crore. March, despite having the most fire calls, reported relatively lower losses of 1.92 crore, suggesting that many incidents were contained before causing extensive damage. Overall, the city’s fire incidents during this period resulted in property losses totaling 85.35 crore, with the department managing to save assets worth 70.11 crore. Outside the city limits, the fire department responded to 44 incidents, where properties worth 56.35 crore were damaged. Assets valued at 37.34 crore were saved, indicating that significant financial losses are not confined to urban areas alone. The data highlights the seasonal nature of fire risks, as monsoon and winter months saw fewer incidents. The report also notes that while smaller fires dominate the statistics, major and medium-scale fires during peak summer months contribute disproportionately to losses. This underscores the need for targeted fire safety measures ahead of the summer season.#summer_season #nagpur_municipal_corporation #nagpur_fire_department #national_fire_service_day #fire_incidents
