Fire at animation studio in Lucknow results in 14 deaths

A fire in a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow, India, has claimed the lives of at least 14 people, primarily college students. The blaze erupted on June 22, 2026, in a structure housing a library and animation studio, with reports indicating that smoke hindered rescue efforts. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as individuals attempted to escape, and firefighters faced challenges accessing the building due to dense smoke. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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