A devastating fire in a three-storey commercial complex in Lucknow's Aliganj claimed the lives of 15 people, mostly young adults and students. Local residents and emergency services worked to rescue those trapped, with harrowing scenes of grief unfolding outside the burning building.
An investigation into a deadly Aliganj fire revealed the building was approved for residential use but converted to a commercial complex in 2014. Authorities are preparing a list of officials and engineers for alleged lapses in monitoring building regulations.
At least 15 people, mostly youngsters, died in a massive fire that broke out at a commercial complex housing a coaching centre and gaming zone in Lucknow, India. Panic ensued as the blaze spread rapidly, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Authorities are investigating the cause and potential safety lapses.
Hong Kong's 11 Skies project, envisioned as a luxury hub near the airport, faces challenges as its target market of affluent mainland Chinese visitors has largely disappeared due to changed economic and travel conditions.
Iranian media reported on Wednesday that a fire at a shopping centre near the capital left 11 people dead and dozens of others injured. The prosecutor's office has called for an investigation into the incident to identify possible culprits, state-run media reported.
