Lucknow: 14 killed in fire in coaching centre

Fourteen students died on Monday after a fire broke out in a three-story building from which a coaching centre operates in the Aliganj area of Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, ANI quoted Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak as saying.

Four others were injured and admitted to hospital, he added.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

“Authorities have completed the search operation at the site and confirmed that no children remain trapped,” said the deputy chief minister. “Strict action will be taken against those found responsible with no leniency.”

Videos shared on social media showed persons jumping from the first floor of the building to escape the fire.

Eyewitnesses said that at least eight students jumped from the building, The Hindu reported.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Firefighting and rescue operations underway at a coaching centre in Aliganj, Lucknow. Some people are feared trapped inside the building. pic.twitter.com/p4QQiFLTpD— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026

Edited by Sneha.

This is a developing story. It will be updated as new details are available.
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