CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A devastating fire at a coaching-cum-gaming facility in Lucknow’s Aliganj area has claimed the lives of at least 14 students, while several others sustained injuries in one of the city’s deadliest fire incidents in recent years. The blaze broke out on Monday and quickly engulfed the building, trapping dozens of children and teenagers inside. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic as some students desperately jumped from the building in an attempt to escape the flames and thick smoke. Rescue teams rushed to the site and launched a large-scale evacuation operation.
According to officials, the building housed a coaching centre and other commercial establishments. Emergency responders, including firefighters, police personnel, and medical teams, worked for hours to control the fire and search for survivors. The exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Authorities are examining whether safety violations or inadequate fire-prevention measures contributed to the tragedy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. The incident has reignited concerns over fire safety standards in educational and commercial buildings across the country. As rescue efforts continue, officials are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry to determine responsibility and prevent similar disasters in the future.
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