Massive fire engulfs slum cluster in Lucknow, over two dozen huts destroyed
A massive fire broke out in a slum cluster in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar area on Wednesday evening, destroying more than two dozen huts and triggering panic among residents.
The blaze is believed to have started in a vacant plot near Ring Road and spread rapidly, fuelled by strong winds and highly flammable materials used in the makeshift dwellings.
Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky and were visible from several kilometres away as flames engulfed the settlement.
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The affected area is located close to several hotels and automobile showrooms.
Explosions suspected, no official confirmation
Local residents claimed that multiple small LPG cylinders exploded during the fire, intensifying the blaze. However, officials said there was no immediate confirmation of the explosions.
“At least 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The operation was challenging due to repeated bursts suspected to be from cooking gas cylinders,” a fire department official said.
Panic spread across the locality as residents scrambled to salvage their belongings, many of which were reduced to ashes.
Authorities said the fire has now been largely brought under control, with cooling operations currently underway.
No casualties or serious injuries have been reported so far.
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