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Major fire at Lucknow coaching centre, several feared trapped as students jump to escape; firefighters rescue cat

Posted on: Jun 22, 2026 16:01 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Major fire at Lucknow coaching centre, several feared trapped as students jump to escape; firefighters rescue cat
AMonumental go off skint come out at a coaching job centre in the Purnia area of Aliganj in Lucknow on Monday. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway in the Uttar Pradesh capital.While no casualties have been reported so far, several students are feared trapped inside the building. Firefighters managed to rescue a cat. A few students jumped from the building to escape the flames, according to police sources.King George's Medical University (KGMU) Trauma Centre CMS Professor Premraj Singh said two injured persons have been brought to the casualty ward, while around 15 more are expected to arrive. A local told PTI that the fire may have been caused by a spark. "Seven to eight students jumped from the building to save themselves. However, around 20 to 25 students are still feared trapped inside," the resident said. Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that the government had received the "extremely distressing" news of the massive fire at the coaching centre in Purania, Sector D, Lucknow.He said the injured were being admitted to hospitals for treatment and officials had been directed to ensure proper medical care and all possible assistance.Pathak added that a team of specialist doctors and six ambulances had been deployed at the site and that he was heading to the spot. “I pray to God that all the injured recover their health soon,” he wrote on X. Pathak said three to four students who managed to escape had informed authorities that some students could still be inside the washrooms. "We are conducting a room-by-room search, and fire brigade personnel are checking every washroom. So far, there have been no reports of any casualties," he told PTI.Pathak added that hospitals and ambulances had been put on alert, while students injured after jumping from the building were undergoing treatment. "We will ensure that everyone is evacuated safely," he said. As firefighters brought the blaze under control, rescue teams carried stretchers into the building through an adjoining structure.A hole was made in a wall to facilitate access and allow stretchers to be moved inside. Officials continued search operations amid concerns that four to five people could still be trapped in the premises. There is no official confirmation of any deaths at the time of filing this report.This is a developing story…

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