Over 3 lakh have died of fire in India in 15 years
Over three lakh people have reportedly died of fire in India in the last 15 years since 2001 at an average of 59 deaths daily. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat accounted for 46% of deaths in fire accidents. With  only 1,705 fire stations, there is a shortage of 97.59% fire stations, 96.28% firemen and 80.04% fire fenders in the country.