Chandigarh, Dec. 19 -- The fire and rescue services department on Thursday issued notices to establishments found deficient in fire safety measures.

According to the fire department officials, an inspection drive was carried out at several establishments in Chandigarh including hotels, restaurants and bars in Sectors 34, 26 and Industrial Area, and enterprises flouting safety norms were served with strict instructions to rectify the shortcomings within a stipulated time frame.

The drive was held in view of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations and the expected surge in public footfall. At certain premises, fire safety was found lacking in critical aspects such as functional fire safety equipment, proper emergency exits, and s...