The aftermath of the community center fire was chaotic but strangely invigorating. As the flames flickered and hissed under the watchful eyes of the firefighting team, Vidisha and Raunak gathered with their colleagues, the air thick with the acrid smell of smoke. The adrenaline that had fueled their earlier rush now settled into a weary but triumphant sense of accomplishment.
Vidisha stood beside Raunak, watching as they transported the captured arsonist into a police van. He was restrained and glaring, but the sight of him subdued and powerless sent a ripple of satisfaction through her. They had finally caught him—a significant victory in a long battle.
“Good work, everyone,” Sameer, the team captain, addressed the group. “This wasn’t just another fire. We stopped a potential disaster t
