Fire Breaks Out at Coaching Center in Lucknow's Purania: Several Students Trapped, Jump From Roof to Save Lives (X/@IndianGems_)
Lucknow: A massive fire has erupted at an educational coaching center located in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Emergency response teams, including local police and firefighters, have rushed to the scene and are currently conducting intensive firefighting and rescue operations to bring the flames under control.
It was broke out in a shop located in the Purania area of Aliganj, Lucknow. A coaching center was operating on the upper floor of the same building, trapping several students inside. The incident triggered widespread panic in the locality.
VIDEO | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at a coaching centre in Aliganj area. Firefighters rushed to the spot and firefighting operations are underway. Further details are awaited.
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To escape the dense smoke and advancing flames, some students resorted to jumping from the building's ledge and roof to save their lives. Police and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot alongside local residents to launch a rescue operation and bring the fire under control.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Fire broke out at a coaching centre in Aliganj, Lucknow. Firefighting and rescue operations underway. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/2lcykbuTnO
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According to initial reports, the situation remains critical as several individuals are feared to be trapped inside the smoke-filled building. Rescue personnel are working urgently to clear the premises and ensure the safety of everyone stuck inside. Further details regarding casualties or the cause of the incident are still awaited as the operation progresses.
PM Modi shared a post delivering condolences. He also announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2,00,000 to the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured, in the incident.
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.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 22, 2026
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from…
As the situation escalated, top administrative and police officials rushed to the scene to monitor the crisis firsthand. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, along with District Magistrate (DM) Vishakh and Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Northern Twinkle Jain, arrived at the spot to supervise the rescue efforts. Additionally, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Aliganj Shashi Prakash Mishra, the ADM City, and local police teams from the Aliganj and Madiyaon stations actively led the on-site operations, with senior officials taking stock of the situation to ensure swift medical aid and safety measures.
A massive relief and rescue operation was immediately launched, with 14 fire-tenders, including a hydraulic platform, deployed to combat the flames and rescue trapped individuals.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior officials to ensure that all injured individuals receive top-tier medical treatment without any delay. Local authorities have been ordered to maintain strict vigilance at every level to guarantee that ongoing rescue operations proceed smoothly and without any hindrance. Chief Minister is personally keeping a close eye on the situation and has instructed officials to conduct non-stop monitoring of the relief and rescue efforts. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear, with investigations currently underway at the scene.
लखनऊ में अग्नि दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) June 22, 2026
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Speaking on the tragic Lucknow coaching institute fire incident, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak confirmed the casualties and outlined the government's immediate response. He assured that strict action will be taken against those found responsible with no leniency.
#WATCH | On the Lucknow coaching institute fire incident, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says, "Fourteen children have lost their lives in the incident, with four injured admitted to the KGMC Trauma Centre. Instructions have been issued for a high-level inquiry. The Chief… pic.twitter.com/ElzmQBIbgs
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026
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