NEW DELHI: The Goa nightclub blaze that killed at least 25 people on Sunday has renewed scrutiny of fire safety measures at entertainment venues across the country, including Delhi, where officials say lax compliance, crowded interiors and neglected safety systems continue to leave thousands at risk. A senior additional divisional officer of Delhi Fire Services said the safety framework for nightclubs and bars is already well-defined. It draws from the Delhi Fire Services Act, 2007, its 2010 rules, the National Building Code, 2016, and the Unified Building Bye-laws. "In theory," he said, "every club is supposed to comply with all of these." Another officer explained that the basics are routinely overlooked. He said DFS checks firefighting arrangements, exit provisions, prevention and

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