32 Days After Lucknow Fire Kills 15, Bulldozers Bring Down The Building
32 Days After Lucknow Fire Kills 15, Bulldozers Bring Down The Building Reported By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 15:30 IST 32 days after the
32 Days After Lucknow Fire Kills 15, Bulldozers Bring Down The Building Reported By, Last Updated: July 25, 2026, 15:30 IST 32 days after the June 22 fire, authorities finally began demolishing the building, marking the latest action in a tragedy that has raised serious questions over building approvals Rapid Read The site of one of Lucknow's deadliest recent fire tragedies. (News18) For 32 days, the building stood frozen in time — its walls carrying the smoke, the screams and the memory of 15 people who never made it out alive. On Saturday, the silence was broken by the roar of bulldozers. With roads sealed and heavy police deployment around the site, the three-storey building where 15 people died in the Lucknow fire began to crumble — floor by floor, wall by wall. The structure that had become a symbol of alleged violations and administrative failure was finally being brought down. But as the building disappeared under the demolition machinery, one question remained standing: How did a structure that had already faced action over alleged illegal construction continue to operate until 15 people lost their lives inside it? Thirty-two days after the June 22 fire, authorities finally began demolishing the building, marking the latest action in a tragedy that has raised serious questions over building approvals, commercial use of residential premises and fire-safety compliance in Lucknow.
The demolition was carried out amid tight security. The roads leading to the building were sealed and a large police force was deployed around the site to prevent people from entering the area during the operation. Heavy machinery was brought in as the structure, which had housed a coaching centre and other commercial establishments, was pulled down. The fire that broke out on June 22 had rapidly engulfed the building, leaving people trapped inside. Fifteen people died in the tragedy, while several others were injured. The incident triggered outrage and brought the building’s alleged violations under the scanner. Questions were raised over whether the structure, its layout and its use complied with the permissions granted by the authorities.According to officials, the building had been approved for residential use but was allegedly being used for commercial activities. The alleged conversion raised questions over whether the structure had the fire-safety arrangements and emergency infrastructure required for the number of people using it. The building’s past also became a major point of scrutiny. Authorities had reportedly taken action against the structure in 2016 over alleged unauthorised construction. However, the demolition order was later withdrawn, allowing the building to continue standing.
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