Fire broke out at an impermanent housing facility near Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow
The incident occurred around 6.50am. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes, preventing it from spreading to nearby areas. The blaze spread rapidly through the highly combustible PVC-panel structure, engulfing the camp within minutes. Airport security personnel rushed to the spot, secured the area and initiated emergency response measures as firefighters began efforts to contain the flames. Firefighting teams from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, along with personnel from the Lucknow Fire Department, jointly carried out the operation. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
LUCKNOW: A major fire broke out on Tuesday at a three-storey makeshift labour accommodation outside Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow, triggering panic as towering flames and thick smoke were visible from several kilometres away.