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.

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.

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.

How administration and officials acted?

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.

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.