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Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14

Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14

Summary

A fire in a three-story building in Lucknow, India, killed at least 14 people, mostly students. The fire started on the middle floor, which included a college animation studio and a library. Rescue efforts were difficult due to thick smoke.

Key Facts

  • The fire broke out on Monday in a commercial building in Lucknow, northern India.
  • The building had a library and animation studio for students on one floor and a veterinary clinic on another.
  • At least 14 people died, and 4 others were injured. Most victims were students.
  • The fire began on the middle floor in a residential area of Uttar Pradesh’s capital city.
  • Firefighters entered by breaking through a wall because smoke blocked normal exits.
  • Videos showed people escaping through broken windows; one man fell but survived.
  • The cause of the fire is unknown; electrical problems often cause fires in India.
  • Building fires are common in India due to weak safety rules and poor equipment.
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