Lucknow Fire Claims 15 Lives As Illegal Coaching Centre Lacked Emergency Exits | News Track
A massive fire at a commercial complex in the Aliganj area of Lucknow has claimed fifteen lives and left six others injured. The building, which
A massive fire at a commercial complex in the Aliganj area of Lucknow has claimed fifteen lives and left six others injured. The building, which housed a coaching center, a gaming zone, and a pet store, was reportedly an illegal structure lacking basic fire safety measures. Preliminary investigations indicate that the blaze may have been triggered by a short circuit in a basement air conditioner.
Victims, mostly young students, were trapped inside as the main door locked automatically and the premises lacked an emergency exit or adequate staircase space. Following the incident, the Chief Minister visited the site and constituted a two-member Special Investigation Team to submit a report within seven days. Authorities have registered a case against the building owners. During a panel discussion, experts highlighted the recurring issue of fire safety non-compliance across cities, emphasizing the need for rigorous enforcement of existing laws, real-time monitoring, and fixing criminal liability on officials who issue clearances to illegal structures.
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