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Lucknow fire: Youngsters trapped, leap from first floor as rescuers battle flames
Published 22 June 2026 ยท local
Tragedy struck Lucknow's Aliganj as a devastating fire engulfed a three-floor commercial building, claiming at least 15 lives, predominantly students at an animation coaching center
Tragedy struck Lucknow's Aliganj as a devastating fire engulfed a three-floor commercial building, claiming at least 15 lives, predominantly students at an animation coaching center.
Thick smoke and flames turned the premises into a death trap, prompting desperate escape attempts and a massive rescue operation. Officials confirmed the fatalities, with
many injured. The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for improved fire safety.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 6:58 PM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 7:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Tragedy struck Lucknow's Aliganj as a devastating fire engulfed a three-floor commercial building, claiming at least 15 lives, predominantly students at an animation coaching center.
Thick smoke and flames turned the premises into a death trap, prompting desperate escape attempts and a massive rescue operation.
Officials confirmed the fatalities, with many injured.
The incident has sparked widespread grief and calls for improved fire safety.