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Added Jun 24, 2026Image via Al Jazeera
On June 23, 2026, a devastating fire broke out at a coaching/training centre in Lucknow, northern India, killing at least 15 people, mostly students. The fire rapidly engulfed the building, which reportedly had illegal construction and safety deficiencies. The Uttar Pradesh state government promptly announced a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident. The tragedy has sparked public outrage about building safety regulations and enforcement in India’s educational facilities.
