The recent Kalbadevi fire at the Gokul Niwas building, where two firemen lost their lives and at least two others are grievously injured, has put the spotlight on a number of factors.

The incident is a clear warning that are several such buildings that are potential fire and death traps for people, and that the city is not prepared to handle such crises. But even after the rescue ops came to a close, the battle to save lives is on, with survivors now in urgent need of burn treatment and skin grafts.