At least 14 people, mostly students, were killed after a massive fire broke out in a coaching and animation training centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday around 2:15 pm. Several others were injured due to burns and smoke inhalation. Rescue teams pulled out survivors as officials, including Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, confirmed recovery of bodies. Investigation is underway.
Lucknow: At least 14 people, most of them students, were killed after a massive fire broke out in a commercial building housing a coaching and animation training centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday afternoon. Several others were injured while trying to escape the flames and thick smoke that engulfed the building.
Time and Location
The fire broke out around 2.15 pm in the two-storey structure located in a busy commercial area of northwest Lucknow. The building housed a pet shop and clinic in the basement, ground and lower floors, while the upper floor accommodated a library and coaching facility known as Learning Space, along with Head Hopper Studio, an animation and gaming asset production company.
Rescue teams continued operations for hours after the blaze was brought under control. Officials said at least 10 people were rescued from the building and shifted to the Trauma Centre for treatment. Several of the injured suffered burns and smoke inhalation.
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