Fire safety audit in Uttar Pradesh ordered after Lucknow Aliganj fire kills 15

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed a mission-mode fire safety audit across Uttar Pradesh following the Lucknow Aliganj blaze that killed 15 people. District teams will inspect hospitals, medical colleges, coaching centres, government buildings, and commercial premises for compliance with safety norms. The state will begin with public awareness and enforce rules without harassment.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday ordered a state-wide fire safety audit campaign in mission mode. Inspections were directed across all districts. The checks covered hospitals, medical colleges, coaching institutes, government buildings, and other commercial sites. Officials were told to ensure each place followed required safety norms and operating conditions.

The orders followed a fatal fire in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday. The incident killed 15 people. Adityanath called the tragedy a lesson for the state. The UP government said the government, administration, and the public must work together. The aim was stronger compliance with fire safety standards.

Fire safety audit campaign focus and public outreach

In a Tuesday meeting with senior officials, Adityanath said the drive would run fully in public interest. The first step was a wide public awareness effort. Action was to follow as per rules. Adityanath also said no citizen should be harassed in the campaign. Districts were told to form special teams for audits.

Adityanath ordered checks on the proper registration of all coaching institutes. Commercial buildings were told to display the Fire Department No Objection Certificate clearly. Adityanath said safety standards would not face any compromise. Officials were also asked to assess the electrical load of commercial buildings. The review aimed to spot risks before incidents happen.

Fire safety audit checks for building use and basements

Adityanath said land and buildings must be used only for approved purposes. Commercial work should not run from residential buildings. Any activity against the approved use would not be accepted. Adityanath also directed that coaching classes or other commercial activity must never operate in basements.

Adityanath added that a basement approved for parking must be used only for parking. The directions linked building use to safety compliance. Officials were asked to enforce norms across districts. The state leadership said public safety remained the top priority. Fire safety was described as a life protection issue, not only legal duty.

Fire safety audit priorities for hospitals and emergency response

Adityanath reviewed the Lucknow incident response with key officials. Details were sought from the Additional Chief Secretary Home and other departments. Inputs were also taken from the Director General of Police, Director General Fire Services, and SDRF officials. Adityanath examined rescue steps by fire teams, ambulances, and the SDRF.

Adityanath said faster emergency response improved rescue outcomes. The chief minister directed priority fire safety audits for all medical colleges. Government and private hospitals were included. Other health institutions across the state were also covered. The aim was to reduce risk in places where patients may struggle to evacuate.

Fire safety audit push for fire stations and equipment

Adityanath directed departments to strengthen the fire service without delays. Modern equipment, resources, and technical facilities were to be arranged. During the meeting, the Director General of Fire Services shared the current capacity. The official said 326 permanent fire stations work across 296 of 350 tehsils.

The Director General of Fire Services also said 26 new fire stations were ready for inauguration. Construction of another 25 stations was in progress. Detailed Project Reports were being prepared for 47 more stations. Adityanath asked departments to work in coordination. The goal was a safe and responsive system across Uttar Pradesh.

With inputs from PTI