At least 14 people were killed in a devastating fire that broke out on Monday at a coaching center building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Several others were injured in the incident, according to local sources. Witnesses said the fire spread rapidly throughout the building, trapping students and staff inside. Some students reportedly jumped from the first floor to escape the flames, while videos circulating on social media showed people attempting to flee the burning structure.

Firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour before bringing it under control. Rescue teams later recovered at least 14 bodies from the site. The building, located in a busy commercial area, also housed a pet shop and several other businesses, which contributed to panic and chaos in the neighborhood. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and announced financial assistance of 200,000 rupees for each victim’s family and additional support for the injured. Local administration officials have pledged to assist the affected families.