Fire Breaks Out At Coaching Center In Lucknow's Purania: Several Students Trapped, Jump From Roof To Save Lives

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.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/UZ1j2VLmoh

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 22, 2026

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

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

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.

#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/p4QQiFLTpD

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

CM Yogi Adityanath's strict directives following coaching centre fire?

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.