15 Killed, 4 Injured in Massive Fire at Lucknow Coaching Centre; CM Orders SIT Probe, Announces Ex-Gratia

At least 15 people were killed and four injured in a massive fire at a Lucknow coaching centre. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak broke down, saying he saw 14 bodies. A high-level probe has been ordered.

At least 15 people were killed and four injured in a massive fire at a Lucknow coaching centre.

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• Fire at Lucknow coaching centre killed 15, injured four.
• Deputy CM saw 14 bodies, 13 children rescued.
• PM Modi announced aid; CM Yogi ordered high-level probe.

At least 15 people were killed and four others injured after a massive fire broke out at a coaching centre in the Purnia area of Aliganj in Lucknow on Monday. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway in the Uttar Pradesh capital.

CM Orders SIT Probe, Announces Ex-Gratia

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a probe into the Aliganj fire tragedy in Lucknow and constituted a two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT). The team comprises Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Affairs, and Praveen Kumar, Additional Director General of Police, Lucknow Zone. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting held after the incident. The SIT has been tasked with investigating the cause of the fire and submitting its report within seven days.

Yogi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those who died in the devastating commercial building and coaching centre fire in Lucknow's Aliganj area. He also declared financial assistance of Rs 50,000 for each of the injured.

 Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak Breaks Into Tears

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak became emotional while speaking about the devastating fire incident that took place in the state's capital Luchnow on Monday, saying he personally witnessed 14 bodies being brought out of the building.

"I do not have the exact figure yet, but I saw around 11 to 12 bodies being taken out before my eyes," Pathak said. He later added that he had personally seen 14 bodies at the site.

#WATCH | On the Lucknow coaching institute fire incident, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "A total of thirteen children have just been brought out. They have all been sent to the hospital. It is a major incident. There is smoke inside. Every single item is being… pic.twitter.com/M8svb1a2FN

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

Pathak said 13 children had been rescued and immediately shifted to hospitals for treatment. The injured have been taken to the KGMC Trauma Centre.

Describing the incident as a major tragedy, he said thick smoke continued to fill the building, making rescue operations difficult. Every room was being thoroughly searched after removing debris and obstacles.

"There was a large amount of wooden furniture inside the building, and the smoke generated from it was so dense that visibility was almost zero," he said.

Rescue Operation ended

Fire brigade personnel and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams carried out rescue and search operations at the spot.

Pathak said the fire broke out suddenly at an animation centre where children used to come to learn animation and cartoon-making. He added that the cause of the fire was not yet known.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Firefighting and rescue operations underway at a coaching centre in Aliganj, Lucknow.

Some people are feared trapped inside the building. pic.twitter.com/OwxlMq4zjt

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

Most of the victims were believed to be around 16 to 17 years old.

#WATCH | Lucknow coaching institute fire incident | Bodies being taken from the coaching centre where a fire broke out in Lucknow's Aliganj.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and other officials are present at the fire accident site pic.twitter.com/I2adEPtruJ

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

"We have learned that there is currently no one on the top floor. Fire brigade personnel have broken through a wall on the first floor to gain entry. There is heavy smoke. A room-by-room search operation is underway. Our priority is to ensure the safe evacuation of all the children; the administration and medical teams have all been placed on high alert. Ambulances are on-site, and we have summoned doctors to the location. Arrangements have also been made right here to provide immediate first aid to any child who might need it," Pathak said.

The Deputy Chief Minister announced a high-level probe into the incident and said strict action would be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. The Principal Secretary (Home) and the Director General of Police (DGP) have been directed to reach the site, investigate the cause of the fire, and recommend measures to ensure similar incidents do not recur.

PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia

Expressing anguish over the loss of lives in the fire tragedy in Lucknow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.

"Anguished by the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest. Rescue operations are underway and authorities are providing all possible assistance. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," he said in an X post.

Anguished by the loss of lives in a fire mishap in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest. Rescue operations are underway and authorities are providing all possible assistance.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 22, 2026

 CM Yogi Adityanath cuts short Aligarh visit

Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath cut short his trip to Aligarh after he received news about the tragic fire incident that has claimed the lives of at least 14 people, including children, in Lucknow so far.

"The loss of lives in the fire accident in Lucknow is extremely tragic and heart-rending. My condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain peace and the injured recover swiftly," he said in a post on X.

लखनऊ में अग्नि दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है।

मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं।

प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति तथा घायलों को शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ प्रदान करें। pic.twitter.com/GR7TUpy82E

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) June 22, 2026

He saod that he have just received information regarding an incident in Lucknow. Some children have been caught in a fire incident there, resulting in their tragic deaths. While the administration is engaged in relief operations, this tragic event requires me to return to Lucknow immediately.

"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their young ones. I have directed the Director General of Police and the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of Uttar Pradesh to visit the site personally and submit a report on the matter. We will get to the bottom of the incident, ensure the guilty are punished, and I offer my condolences to the affected families. I will schedule a separate visit to Aligarh..." he added.