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Fire Trends Split in 2025: J&K Cases Fall 25% as Ludhiana Reports Increase

Officials link contrasting results to prevention efforts versus urban access constraints.

Overview

  • Jammu and Kashmir logged 6,039 fire incidents in 2025, down from 8,033 in 2024, with 59 rescue calls and 53 false calls recorded by the department.
  • The territory deployed 322 fire tenders and QRVs with 2,157 personnel, ran 3,728 safety audits, and estimated Rs 5,000 crore in property saved against Rs 300 crore in losses.
  • Ludhiana recorded more than 1,200 fire incidents in 2025, up from around 1,100 a year earlier, including eight to nine major factory and godown fires.
  • Fire officials in Ludhiana cite delays from traffic congestion, narrow and encroached lanes and wrong parking, and they seek compact or hydraulic vehicles plus more staff to improve access.
  • The district issued over 1,000 fire safety NOCs in 2025 as officials urge better wiring, reduced overloading and proper equipment adoption, noting prank calls that clog emergency lines.