The recent nightclub fire in Goa, which claimed 25 lives and shocked the nation, has triggered serious concern over fire safety standards in clubs, hotels and restaurants across Odisha. This raises a critical question: Are the Smart City’s hospitality establishments adhering to safety norms to prevent such tragedies? To explore this, spoke with hotel and pub owners as well as the Fire Service DG, who shared their views on the current fire safety protocols.

Managing Director of One Peg Down (OPD) club and restaurant, Sai Prakash, said, “We have been following all fire safety measures since the club opened. Sprinklers and fire extinguishers are installed on every floor and along the emergency exit route. We also ensured the use of non-combustible materials during construction to minimise th

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