Lucknow Fire: People Jump From Building To Escape Flames; CM Yogi Cuts Short Visit

Lucknow coaching centre fire: CM Yogi Adityanath takes cognizance, orders swift rescue efforts and treatment for the injured.

Major fire at a coaching centre building in Lucknow’s Aliganj. Rescue operations underway.

Source : ANI

A major fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday afternoon, triggering a large-scale rescue operation by the fire department and police. Authorities rushed multiple firefighting teams to the scene after receiving an alert at around 3 pm. While no casualties had been officially confirmed at the time of writing, concerns remained over reports that several people could still be trapped inside the building. Eyewitnesses claimed that some individuals jumped from the structure to escape the flames, though officials have yet to verify those accounts.

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Rescue Underway

The blaze erupted in a building located on Usha Mehta Marg under the Aliganj police station area. In response, the fire department deployed 14 fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform vehicle, to contain the flames and assist in rescue efforts.

Police and emergency personnel arrived shortly after the alarm was raised, with teams from nearby fire stations joining the operation. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak also visited the site to assess the situation.

A fire department official involved in the operation said the first floor had been searched and no one was found there. However, rescue teams continued to inspect other sections of the building amid fears that additional occupants could still be inside.

Panic And Confusion

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as thick smoke engulfed the building. Several young people were seen leaving the premises after the fire broke out, while locals expressed concern that students attending classes in the building might still be trapped.

Residents in the area reported conflicting accounts about the number of people inside. Some claimed that a handful of students managed to escape on their own, while others suggested more people remained unaccounted for. None of these figures have been officially confirmed.

Videos from the scene showed firefighters climbing ladders and attempting to gain access from adjoining buildings while continuing efforts to bring the blaze under control. Unverified footage circulating on social media also appeared to show a young man falling from the building before being moved to safety by bystanders.

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and firefighting operations were still underway as authorities worked to secure the site and determine the full extent of the incident.