Lucknow fire news highlights: 4 arrested in Aliganj fire that killed 15; SIT to submit report in 7 days

Lucknow fire news live updates: Acting on the instructions of the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials with immediate effect in connection with the Aliganj fire incident.

The officials suspended are Gaurav Kumar, Executive Engineer (Collection) in the Electricity Department's Jankipuram division; Kamlendra Kumar Singh, Fire Station Safety Officer (FSSO) of the Indira Nagar Fire Department; Anil Kumar, Assistant Engineer (AE) with the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA); and Pramod Pandey, Junior Engineer (JE) with the LDA.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: At least 4 people have been arrested in Lucknow's Aliganj fire incident.

Police identified the four accused as Ram Krishna Upadhyay (43), Virendra Prasad Shukla (62), Tushok Krishna Jaiswal (31), and Suresh Kumar Sahu.

A total of 15 people have been confirmed dead by authorities after a fire broke out in a three-storey building on Usha Mehta Marg in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Preliminary information reveals the fire may have started in the building's AC duct and the smoke led to suffocation due to the absence of a proper exit route, UP Urban Development and Energy Minister AK Sharma said, adding possible lapses in building standards would be probed. (PTI)

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constituted a two-member Special Investigation Team to probe Aliganj fire tragedy in Lucknow. (PTI)

Lucknow fire news LIVE: BSP chief Mayawati, in a post on X, said that the incident is "deeply tragic".

"Such fatal incidents are heart-wrenching and shatter the hopes of so many families. There is a need for everyone to work together effectively to prevent such tragic events. Mere blame games will not suffice," she said.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief and deep condolences over the deaths of students in the blaze at an animation centre in Aliganj.

"Akhilesh Yadav wished for the speedy recovery of the injured students. He urged that the best possible medical facilities be provided to them," the party said in a statement.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Defence minister Rajnath Singh left for Lucknow, shortly after he was briefed on the Lucknow coaching institute fire in the Aliganj area, which claimed 15 lives.

Rajnath will first visit the site of the fire incident to take stock of the situation. He will also visit King George's Medical University (KGMU) to meet the injured and enquire about their condition. At KGMU, he is also expected to hold a review meeting with officials. (ANI)

Lucknow fire news LIVE: CM Yogi Adityanath visited the fire incident site in Lucknow and also met with those injured.

"I inspected the site of the fire accident in Lucknow and, upon reaching King George's Medical University, met with the injured individuals from this unfortunate incident and their families to inquire about their well-being, and obtained information from the doctors regarding the treatment of the injured. Proper treatment of all the injured is being carried out on top priority under the leadership of skilled doctors," wrote CM Yogi on X.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu condoled deaths in Lucknow fire.

“The news of the deaths of many people in the horrific fire accident that occurred in Lucknow is extremely heartbreaking. I express my heartfelt condolences to the grieving families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” President Murmu posted on X

Lucknow fire news LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath has announced ex gratia of ₹5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the Aliganj coaching centre fire tragedy.

₹50,000 assistance announced for each of the injured.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Amit Shah express grief over death in the Lucknow fire tragedy. He wrote on X: “The accident caused by the fire in Lucknow is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. I express my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May God grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this sorrow. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reached incident site, will review rescue and then meet injured and families in trauma Centre.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is reaching the site of the fire incident in Lucknow and is set to review the ongoing rescue operations.

Following the review, the chief minister will visit the Trauma Centre to meet those injured in the blaze and interact with the families of the victims.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed grief over the deaths in the fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow and called for a thorough probe into the incident.

"Our heartfelt tribute to those who lost their lives in the fire at a coaching center in Lucknow. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones," Yadav said.

"The government must ensure the best medical care for the injured," he added.

Calling it an "extremely tragic incident", the Samajwadi Party chief said, "There should be an honest investigation into the causes behind it—those children could have belonged to anyone's family. Preventing such heartbreaking accidents in the future should be our collective endeavor."

Lucknow fire news LIVE: As firefighters brought the blaze under control, stretchers were taken into the affected building through an adjacent structure. Rescue personnel breached a wall between the two buildings to create an access route, allowing stretchers to be moved inside for evacuation operations.

(Photo by Deepak Gupt/Hindustan Times)

Lucknow fire news LIVE: LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has condoled the deaths in the tragic fire in Lucknow.

“The news of the deaths of several people and injuries to many others in the fire incident at a coaching center in Lucknow is extremely heartbreaking. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Rahul wrote on X.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire tragedy in Lucknow.

“The loss of lives in the unfortunate fire incident in Aliganj, Lucknow, is deeply heartbreaking. My heartfelt condolences are with the bereaved families. I pray to God to grant eternal peace to the departed souls, give strength to the grieving families to bear this immense loss, and bless the injured with a speedy recovery,” Maurya wrote on X

Lucknow fire news LIVE: CM Yogi cancelled an Aligarh event and is returning to Lucknow after hearing the news of the fire. He also expressed grief over the loss of life.

“It was my heartfelt wish to be in Aligarh today, but I regret to say that I have just received information about a tragic fire incident in Lucknow. Some children were caught in the blaze and have tragically lost their lives. Therefore, I have to return immediately. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives,” said CM Yogi, at a gathering in Aligarh.

“I have directed the Director General of Police and the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to visit the spot and submit a report. I am also proceeding there myself so that we can get to the bottom of the incident, ensure that those responsible are punished, and personally convey our condolences to the affected families,” Yogi added.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak confirmed that the building housed multiple establishments, including a coaching centre, an animation centre, and a pet shop. He noted that some students sustained injuries while attempting to escape.

"Some children jumped out; they sustained injuries and have been sent to the hospital. The priority is to ensure the injured receive proper medical treatment," Pathak said.

Lucknow fire news LIVE: Total 22 people have been brought to KGMU hospital in Lucknow. Out of these, 15 are dead while 7 are injured but not critical. At the accident spot, rescue ops still underway but fire doused.

- With inputs from Pranshu Mishra

Lucknow fire news LIVE: The death toll has now increased to 15. Several are still trapped inside the building which housed multiple establishments.

Lucknow fire tragedy LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was anguished by the loss of lives in the fire incident in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. He also wished a speedy recovery to the injured and said rescue operations were underway, with authorities providing all possible assistance.

The Prime Minister announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, while the injured would receive ₹50,000.

Lucknow fire tragedy LIVE: 14 people have died while many are reportedly still trapped inside a three-storey building that caught fire on Usha Mehta Marg in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday.