13 Killed In Fire At Lucknow Coaching Centre, Students Jump From 1st Floor

At least 13 people were killed after a huge fire broke out at a building housing a coaching centre in the Aliganj area of northwest Lucknow on Monday. Several people were trapped after the fire erupted and some students jumped from the first floor.

The fire raged for over an hour and at least 13 bodies were brought out after it was brought under control.

The building, located in a commercial area, has a pet 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.

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 Brajesh Pathak also visited the scene to monitor the rescue efforts.

"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," said a witness. 

Bystanders told NDTV that several people, including students, were trapped inside the building, but there was no official confirmation on the exact number. 

"Five to seven students jumped. One of them also suffered broken bones," said another witness.

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 wrote in a post 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.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 22, 2026

Expressing his condolences, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to establish contact with the affected families and provide all possible assistance.