Massive Fire Breaks Out In Lucknow Slum Area | Video

Lucknow: A massive fire broke out in the slum area of Vikas Nagar in Lucknow. Firefighting operations are underway. 

The cause of the fire remains unknown; however, there are no reports of any casualties. The blaze affected an area comprising over 200 shanties.

Visuals from the incident have flooded social media. “Lucknow (Tedhi Pulia) ke slum areas me massive fire lag gayi hai 🔥 Situation is getting worse and people are in serious danger! Where is the fire brigade team?? 🚒 Immediate action required!” one of the comments read. 

Reports indicate that fire tenders rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations were carried out to bring the blaze under control. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and has directed officers to reach the spot and expedite relief operations.

Further details about this incident are awaited.

Earlier on Monday, a fire broke out at an auto garage in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, prompting a swift response from the fire department.

Fire Officer Mahesh Pratap Singh, speaking to reporters, said, "Tonight, at approximately 10.45 PM, we received a report regarding a fire at the 'City Motor Workshop' in Hardoi. We dispatched a fire tender from the Hardoi Fire Station to the scene. Upon arrival, we observed that the fire was spreading very rapidly. We brought the fire under control with the assistance of four fire tenders. Two CNG-powered vehicles were present inside the workshop. We safely evacuated the people present in the vicinity and also removed all the equipment stored inside the workshop. The fire has now been completely extinguished. The actual cause of the fire will only be ascertained after the investigation is complete."

No casualties were reported in the incident.

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