Lucknow Fire Tragedy: Fire Claims 15 Lives Amid Safety Violations As CM Yogi Orders SIT Probe
An India Today ground report from inside the ill-fated commercial building in Lucknow reveals severe safety violations that led to the deaths of 15 people
An India Today ground report from inside the ill-fated commercial building in Lucknow reveals severe safety violations that led to the deaths of 15 people in a massive fire. The structure, which housed a pet shop on the ground floor and a coaching centre above, lacked basic emergency exits. Footage shows a single, narrow entry and exit point for the entire four-level building, which included three floors and a basement.
The construction completely ignored fire safety standards, leaving occupants trapped when the blaze erupted. Following the tragedy, the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident. Relatives of the deceased victims are demanding strict action against those responsible for the naked wires and transformers near the building, which they suspect caused a short circuit. Grieving families are also urging the authorities to provide maximum e gratia compensation and initiate stringent measures against illegal commercial operations in residential areas to prevent future tragedies.
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