LUCKNOW, Dec. 8 -- Over 50% of the night clubs in the state capital are running, flouting fire safety norms, said Lucknow chief fire officer (CFO) Ankush Mittal on Monday.

The CFO termed the lapses 'shocking', warning that many clubs are just waiting for a repeat of a Goa-like tragedy. Most with high footfall, lack a second exit and any incident could quickly turn disastrous," he said, adding, "They have a wooden ceiling and flooring which was the cause of Goa's fire.".

According to the CFO, lapses found in the night clubs included no proper entry and exits, no or few fire extinguishers, and no fire safety measures in kitchens. Fire officers conducting the inspection told HT that many of those clubs in the Summit building don't even hav...