Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Delhi inspects 74 premises, shuts 5 for fire safety violations
The Delhi government is checking many restaurants, hotels, and clubs to make sure they are safe from fires.
They checked 74 places and found that 24 were not following the safety rules.
Five of these places were even closed down because they had serious problems.
The minister said this is to keep people safe during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
He asked all owners to check their fire safety equipment and train their staff to handle emergencies.
This is to prevent any accidents and make sure everyone can enjoy the festivals safely.
Delhi Fire Service inspected 74 premises, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, and pubs.
24 premises were found non-compliant with fire safety norms and issued notices.
Five establishments were shut down for serious violations.
45 premises were found to be compliant with fire safety norms.
The inspection drive is aimed at ensuring safety during the upcoming festive season.
- Who
- Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood and Delhi Fire Service
- What
- Fire safety inspection of 74 premises, 24 issued notices, 5 shut down
- When
- Inspections ongoing, report as of Wednesday
- Where
- Restaurants, hotels, clubs, and pubs across Delhi
- Why
- To ensure safety during upcoming festive season and prevent accidents
- Total premises inspected
- 74
- Non-compliant premises
- 24
- Premises shut down
- 5
- Compliant premises
- 45
- Reason for inspection
- Upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities
- Inspection focus
- Firefighting equipment, emergency exits, building by-laws
- Minister's appeal
- Regular checks, staff training, compliance with safety norms
