Lucknow Fire: CM Yogi Meets Injured At KGMU; President Murmu, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh And Leaders Express Grief

Lucknow: A coaching center caught fire Monday afternoon in Lucknow. The fire broke out in a three-floor building in north Lucknow. The building housed an animation center. It was a busy time of day and many students were inside. The flames spread fast and people got trapped. The fire crews came quickly but couldn't save everyone. Fifteen students were brought dead to the hospital. Seven were taken in with burns and injuries.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath went to the site. He also visited the hospital where the injured were being treated. He met families who had just lost their children.

VIDEO | Lucknow Fire Tragedy: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) visits KGMU and meets the family members of the victims.

Fifteen students were "brought dead" at a hospital in Lucknow and seven injured were undergoing treatment after a massive fire… pic.twitter.com/dTkviChYC1

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

What emotional account did Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak share?

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak broke down while talking about what he saw. He said he counted fourteen bodies himself. "This is heartbreaking," Pathak said.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak breaks down as he speaks on the Lucknow coaching institute fire incident.

He says, "I have seen 14 bodies with my own eyes." pic.twitter.com/WuLhFpXIUw

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

How did President Droupadi Murmu react to the heartbreaking news?

Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences to the mourning families and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured in the fire.

लखनऊ में हुई भीषण अग्नि दुर्घटना में अनेक लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। मैं शोक संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति हार्दिक संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करती हूं। मैं घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 22, 2026

How did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh respond to the crisis?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was heading to Lucknow immediately. "A truly distressing tragedy," he said. He offered condolences to the families.

लखनऊ के अलीगंज इलाके में एक कोचिंग सेंटर में आग लगने से हुआ हादसा मन को व्यथित करने वाला है। इस कठिन घड़ी में मेरी संवेदनाएँ सभी शोकाकुल परिवारों के साथ हैं। इसके साथ ही मैं सभी घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। प्रशासन राहत एवं बचाव कार्यों में तत्परता से… pic.twitter.com/mDUKImqZf1

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 22, 2026

What accountability did opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav demand?

Opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav said the government must give the best medical care to the injured. He called for an honest investigation into what caused the fire. "Those children could have belonged to anyone's home," he said.

लखनऊ के एक कोचिंग सेंटर में आग लगने से जिन्होंने अपनी जान गंवाई है, उनके प्रति हमारी श्रद्धांजलि। जिन्होंने अपनों को खोया है, उन शोक संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति हमारी गहरी संवेदनाएं।

सरकार घायलों के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ चिकित्सा सुनिश्चित करे।

ये एक बेहद दुखद घटना है। इसके पीछे के…

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 22, 2026

What critical warning did former CM Mayawati issue to political circles?

Even former CM Mayawati spoke out. She said such incidents break families. "Everyone needs to work together to prevent this," she said. "Trading blame won't help."

यूपी की राजधानी लखनऊ के एक कोचिंग सेन्टर में आज दोपहर बाद हुई अग्निकाण्ड में अनेक लोगों की मौत तथा और भी कई लोगों के घायल हो जाने की घटना अति-दुखद। इस प्रकार की जानलेवा घटनायें दिल को दहलाने वाली होती हैं तथा कितने ही परिवार की उम्मीदों को बिखेर देती हैं। ऐसी दुखद घटनाओं की…

— Mayawati (@Mayawati) June 22, 2026

The fire spread through all three floors quickly and students couldn't escape. Some jumped from windows and several got trapped inside. First responders found bodies in classrooms and hallways.

Families came to the hospital looking for their children. The hospital became a place of grief. The building was in a residential area. Neighbors heard the screams. They saw smoke pouring out. People tried to help but the fire was too strong. Within minutes, it was over for those trapped inside. The government said there will be an investigation. They want to know why the fire spread so fast. They want to know if there were safety measures. They want to know who is responsible.

Condolences poured in from all sides. Political leaders, activists, common people. Everyone expressed shock and sadness. Fifteen young lives ended in minutes. Seven more fighting for their lives in hospital beds.
A coaching center that was supposed to help students build their futures instead became a place of death. The government had promised an investigation. The injured are waiting for recovery. Lucknow waits to understand that how this happened and how to make sure it never happens again.