Major fire guts labour camp outside Lucknow airport
A major fire destroyed a makeshift labour camp near Lucknow airport on Tuesday morning, injuring two workers. The fire, which started in a barrack, was contained within 45 minutes by local fire services.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns regarding temporary housing for large workforces involved in major infrastructure projects.
LUCKNOW: At least two workers were injured while evacuating a three-storey makeshift labour camp after a major fire engulfed the structure outside Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on Tuesday morning.The blaze broke out around 6.50am at the Tata Projects labour colony, about 800 metres from the airport. The PVC-panel structure housed workers engaged in ongoing airport development projects. Thick smoke and flames were visible from several kilometres away, triggering panic in the area.The injured workers were identified as Nirmal, 30, son of Mukhiya, a resident of Saharsa in Bihar, and Rahul Kumar, 26, son of Bhagwati Din Pal, a resident of Salipur in Pratapgarh. Both were taken for medical attention. The Fire Department said neither had sustained burn injuries.The camp had 33 rooms, with 11 on each floor, and could accommodate around 500 workers deployed in round-the-clock shifts.
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