Lucknow fire: Two injured people have been brought to the casualty ward, while around 15 more are expected to arrive, as per authorities. A massive fire broke out at a coaching centre in the Purnia area of Aliganj in Lucknow on Monday. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot and rescue operations are underway. While no casualties have been reported so far, several students are feared trapped inside the building.A cat rescued from the coaching centre fire in Lucknow. (HT)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 massive fire broke out at the Student Library in the Aliganj area in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Deepak Gupt/Hindustan Times)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 personally heading to the spot. “I pray to God that all the injured recover their health soon,” he wrote on X.This is a developing story…Follow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk. From politics and policies to the economy and the environment, from local issues to national events and global affairs, we've got you covered.Read More