fire erupts in a three-storey building on Usha Mehta Marg in Aliganj, Lucknow and immediately smoke begins spreading across floors while early reports suggest ignition begins in an AC unit and then flames move rapidly throughout the structure turning it into a dangerous trap for occupants inside
Smoke Quickly Fills Entire Building and Blocks Escape
Meanwhile, thick smoke spreads through the entire building within minutes and reduces visibility sharply while eyewitnesses report sudden smoke rise around 3 PM and consequently people inside lose direction and fail to locate exits as panic spreads rapidly among those trapped
Rescue Teams Launch Large-Scale Emergency Operation
Afterwards, fire brigade teams reach the site and immediately start rescue operations while NDRF and police join forces and teams break walls to enter blocked sections and simultaneously rescuers pull victims using stretchers and wet blankets under extreme conditions caused by dense toxic smoke
Casualties Confirmed After Hospital Transfer
Following rescue efforts, authorities shift 22 people to KGMU hospital and later doctors confirm 15 deaths while officials report many victims die due to suffocation caused by smoke and additionally one injured girl receives treatment and suffers severe mental shock
Mixed-Use Building Increases Severity of Incident
Earlier, the building houses multiple commercial units including a pet shop, clinic, coaching centre, library and 3D studio and therefore a large number of people remain inside during working hours and consequently smoke spreads faster due to poor ventilation across all floors
Government Orders SIT Probe and Suspends Officials
Afterwards, CM Yogi orders SIT investigation into the incident and simultaneously authorities suspend four officials from electricity, fire and development departments while police also arrest four named accused linked to ownership and management of the building
Compensation and Relief Measures Announced
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi announces two lakh rupees compensation for each deceased family and also declares 50 thousand rupees for injured victims while CM Yogi announces five lakh rupees for families and 50 thousand rupees for injured persons
Medical Teams Treat Injured at KGMU
Later, KGMU spokesperson confirms admission of seven injured patients and doctors discharge five after treatment while two remain under observation including a girl with leg injury who also suffers mental trauma and receives continued care
Forensic Teams Begin Investigation at Site
Meanwhile, FSL teams inspect the incident site and collect evidence while police register FIR against four named accused and authorities continue investigation into the cause and circumstances of the fire tragedy
