AgenciesA fire broke out at a hotel in Lucknow on Monday, reported ANI.
The incident was reported at Levana hotel. Firefighting and efforts to rescue people and guests trapped in the hotel are underway.
More than 20 people have been shifted to the hospital in an unconscious state. Two women have succumbed to burn injuries, as per media reports. However, official confirmation is still awaited.
Fire personnel, meanwhile, were breaking open the glass panes to rescue those trapped inside the hotel. Several guests complained of severe suffocation since the smoke was filling the rooms.
Media reports claimed that more than 20 people were still trapped inside.
Ambulances have also been called in and nearby hospitals have been put on alert.
The hotel has a narrow approach road, which was causing problems in relief and rescue operations.
"Cause (of the fire) is being ascertained. There's a possibility that it happened due to a short circuit. 18 of the total 30 rooms were occupied & probably 35-40 people were there. The people who were stuck were evacuated and they have been sent to Civil Hospital," ANI quoted the DM as saying.
The situation is under control, said the officials of the fire department.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior officials to personally supervise the rescue operations and provide proper treatment to the victims.
Further details are awaited.
(With inputs from agencies)
The incident was reported at Levana hotel. Firefighting and efforts to rescue people and guests trapped in the hotel are underway.
More than 20 people have been shifted to the hospital in an unconscious state. Two women have succumbed to burn injuries, as per media reports. However, official confirmation is still awaited.
Fire personnel, meanwhile, were breaking open the glass panes to rescue those trapped inside the hotel. Several guests complained of severe suffocation since the smoke was filling the rooms.
Media reports claimed that more than 20 people were still trapped inside.
Ambulances have also been called in and nearby hospitals have been put on alert.
The hotel has a narrow approach road, which was causing problems in relief and rescue operations.
"Cause (of the fire) is being ascertained. There's a possibility that it happened due to a short circuit. 18 of the total 30 rooms were occupied & probably 35-40 people were there. The people who were stuck were evacuated and they have been sent to Civil Hospital," ANI quoted the DM as saying.
The situation is under control, said the officials of the fire department.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed senior officials to personally supervise the rescue operations and provide proper treatment to the victims.
Further details are awaited.
(With inputs from agencies)
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