At Least 14 Dead After Fire as Some Students Were Seen Jumping from Windows

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Lucknow, New York
commercial building housing an educational center, pet shop, and veterinary clinic
Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Lucknow New York in Lucknow, New York: At least 14 people, mostly students aged 16 to 18, were killed when a fire broke out in a commercial building housing an educational center, pet shop, and veterinary clinic in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India on Monday, June 22. Some victims were seen falling or jumping from windows as they attempted to escape the flames and smoke. Firefighters breached the building by breaking down a rear wall, and at least 10 people were transported to a hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Original reporting

At Least 14 Dead After Fire as Some Students Were Seen Jumping from Windows

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