LUCKNOW, June 6 -- After the tragic Delhi hotel fire that killed 21 people, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has ordered a citywide inspection of hotels, guest houses, malls, hospitals, nursing homes and other multi-storey buildings to verify compliance with fire safety and building regulations.

The move comes amid growing concerns over fire preparedness in high-rise structures and aims to identify violations before they lead to a major disaster. LDA vice-chairman Prathamesh Kumar on Friday constituted joint teams comprising officials from the authority's enforcement wing and the fire department to conduct inspections across the city.

The decision assumes significance as fire-related incidents in commercial and public buildings c...