- The fire broke out in the Aliganj area in the northwestern part of the city.
- A video shows a man falling from the first floor and onto a fence before hitting the ground
- Yogi Adityanath directed officials to contact the affected families and provide all possible assistance
At least 14 students were killed after a massive fire broke out at a building housing a coaching centre in the Aliganj area of northwest Lucknow on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said. Several people were trapped after the fire erupted, forcing some students to jump from the first floor.
The fire raged for over an hour and at least 14 bodies were recovered after it was brought under control.
The building, located in a commercial area, has a pet accessories shop and other stores apart from the coaching centre. Witnesses said several people jumped from the centre, which is on the first floor, and a video shows a man falling while attempting to escape. Updates here
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In one video, the man can be seen climbing out of what appears to be a shattered window of the building. The man tries to hang on to a ledge but can't hold on, falling onto a fence before hitting the ground. Some people are seen helping him up and carrying him to safety. He suffered injuries and is undergoing treatment.
Police and fire teams reached the spot and brought the fire under control. Deputy Chief Minister Pathak also visited the scene to monitor the rescue efforts.
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"Fourteen children have lost their lives in the incident. Four have been injured, who have been admitted to the KGMC Trauma Centre. Instructions have been issued for a high-level inquiry. Our priority is providing the best possible medical treatment to the injured. Details on how and why the fire broke out will be clear only after the inquiry report," Pathak said.
"Authorities have completed the search operation at the site and confirmed that no children remain trapped. Strict action will be taken against those found responsible, with no leniency. The government has reiterated its full support to the affected families and all necessary assistance will be provided," he added.
A witness said, "It's a three-storey building. The fire broke out on the top floor and spread quickly. Some of the windows were shattered as part of the rescue efforts."
Bystanders told NDTV that several people, including students, were trapped inside the building after the fire broke out.
"Five to seven students jumped. One of them also suffered broken bones," said another witness.
President Droupadi Murmu termed the incident "heartbreaking".
"The news of the deaths of numerous people in the horrific fire accident that occurred in Lucknow is extremely heartbreaking. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured," she wrote.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by the deaths and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who have died and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
"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. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM @narendramodi," the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.
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
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Expressing his condolences, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to establish contact with the affected families and provide all possible assistance.
The chief minister, who was in Aligarh on Monday, also cancelled all his planned engagements and rushed to Lucknow.
