‘2020 fire was a warning, but ignored’
TNN / Apr 16, 2026, 01:26 (IST)
Residents of Vikas Nagar express that a recent devastating fire was an avoidable tragedy, recalling a similar incident in December 2020. Despite pleas for relocation after the previous blaze, which saw shanties gutted and children injured, authorities allegedly failed to address the persistent risks of cramped living, temporary power, and LPG cylinder storage, leading to their worst fears materializing.