A major fire tragedy struck a coaching centre in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, June 22, 2026, killing at least 14 people and leaving several others injured. The fire broke out in a building that reportedly housed a coaching centre along with other commercial units, including a gaming zone and shops.
What happened?
The fire started in the afternoon at a commercial building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow.The flames spread quickly, trapping students and other people inside.
Several students reportedly tried to escape by jumping from windows of the building as smoke and flames filled the premises.
Firefighters and rescue teams reached the spot and worked for more than an hour to control the blaze and rescue trapped people.
Death toll and injuries
Authorities recovered 14 bodies from the site after the fire was brought under control.
Several people were injured during the incident, including those hurt while trying to escape.
Rescue operations and searches continued as officials assessed the damage.
PM Modi announces financial aid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced financial assistance:
₹2 lakh ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the family of each deceased person.
₹50,000 assistance for those injured in the tragedy.
PM Modi offered condolences to the families of victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
Government response
Rescue agencies, police, and fire officials immediately started relief operations.Yogi Adityanath monitored the situation and sought details of the incident.
Authorities are expected to investigate the exact cause of the fire and examine whether safety rules were followed.
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