Fire in Lucknow kills 15 and injures nine at mufti-story building
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A fire at a three-story building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow resulted in at least 15 deaths and several injuries. Reports indicate the structure was used for commercial purposes despite being approved as residential space.
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A fire broke out at a three-story building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and nine injuries. Emergency services responded to the scene where dozens of people were reported trapped inside the structure during the blaze.
According to reports from News18, while the property was officially approved for residential use, it was being utilized as a commercial space at the time of the incident. This distinction between its permitted status and its actual usage has been noted in coverage regarding the circumstances surrounding the fire.
The specific cause of the blaze remains unknown. NDTV reports that the scale of the fire necessitated efforts to reach those trapped inside the building. Investigations into the event are ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to the fire.