Lucknow, Dec. 9 -- The Lucknow administration has launched strict fire-safety inspections across malls, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars in the city after the recent fire tragedy in Goa.

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Ankush Mittal said, "Following the fire tragedy in Goa, a drive has been launched to ensure valid Fire NOCs and compliance with all fire safety regulations... Action will be taken if proper safety norms, which we are flagging, are not fulfilled..."

Excise Inspector Vivek Singh said, "Following the fire tragedy in Goa, a joint campaign has been launched by the fire and excise teams, especially in the bar areas. Our effort is to ensure that valid Fire NOCs are in place and that all fire safety regulations are being complied with....