Lucknow, Jun 22: At least 15 people lost their lives after a massive fire engulfed a three‑storey building housing a coaching centre in the Aliganj area of northwest Lucknow on Monday.

The blaze, which raged for over an hour, left several trapped inside and forced some students to leap from the first floor in desperate attempts to escape.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as flames spread rapidly from the top floor. Videos circulating online show one man clinging to a shattered window ledge before falling onto a fence. He was rescued by bystanders and is currently receiving treatment for injuries. Others who jumped also sustained fractures and trauma.

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The building, located in a busy commercial zone, housed a pet shop and several other establishments alongside the coaching centre. Witnesses reported that five to seven students attempted to escape by jumping, with one suffering broken bones.

Police and fire services rushed to the scene, battling the inferno and eventually bringing it under control.

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak visited the site to oversee rescue operations and assure families of government support.

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“It’s a three‑storey building. The fire broke out on the top floor and spread quickly. Some windows were shattered during rescue efforts,” said one witness.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families and directed officials to provide immediate assistance and maintain close contact with those affected.

While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, the incident has raised serious concerns about fire safety measures in commercial buildings across the city.