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A massive fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow, India, has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Authorities have arrested four individuals and are investigating the building's history, which had previously been flagged for unauthorized construction.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical issues regarding urban safety regulations and the enforcement of building codes in densely populated commercial areas.
At least 15 people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a building housing a coaching centre in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday. Several people were trapped as the blaze spread rapidly, with some students seen jumping from the first floor in desperate attempts to escape.
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