the state fire department found that the premises did not have enough emergency exits and was not authorized to use fireworks. the fire department, however, did issue a permit for the club to operate. the permit stated that the club had two emergency exits. the fact that false information was used by the club and approved by the fire department resulted in a state investigation on the authorities responsible for supervising the nightclub, including the city hall and the fire department itself. it was also reported that the fire extinguishers in the club may have been artificial or were disabled at the time.