Lucknow building fire: 15 killed as fire engulfs building, three building owners arrested
Loss of life due to building fire negligence raises concerns about safety regulations.
At least 15 people, mostly students, died in a fire that engulfed a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow, India. The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR and arrested the building's owners, while four officials were suspended. A. K. Sharma, the State’s Urban Development and Energy Minister, stated preliminary findings suggest the fire may have started in the building's AC duct and that lapses in building standards will be investigated. Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, visited the site and promised a thorough investigation into the incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to each deceased's family.
22 JUN 2026
— NDTV
A devastating fire at a Lucknow coaching center claimed the lives of at least 15 people and injured others, prompting swift rescue efforts.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
A fire in a three-story commercial building in Lucknow, India, killed at least 15 people, prompting arrests of the building's owners and a thorough investigation.
— NDTV
Following a devastating fire at a coaching center in Lucknow, the state government and officials have taken steps to investigate, provide aid, and hold responsible parties accountable.
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