Lucknow’s Hazratganj based Canara bank catches fire: Know More

A fire broke out on Monday evening on the first floor of Satya Business Park Building located on Naval Kishore Road in Hazratganj, Lucknow. The office of the finance and real estate company was burnt to ashes. During this time, about 30 employees working in offices got trapped inside. There was an outcry. The people trapped inside came out in the balcony by breaking the window panes and then the local people used stairs to bring them down. During this time many people got minor injuries. Firefighters were able to completely control the fire in about an hour.

Canara Bank’s office is on the ground floor of the building. The offices of Poonawala Housing Loan Company and Rudra Property are on the first floor. According to the police, a fire broke out in the housing loan office at around 6 pm. Before the workers present there could understand anything, the fire spread. The office of Rudra Property adjacent to it also started burning. There was a stampede inside the offices. Local people informed the police and fire brigade. During this time, the people trapped inside started breaking the window panes and coming to the balcony. In time they also came out one by one.
Went to the balcony of the adjacent building. From there people installed stairs and took them down. CFO Mangesh Kumar said that there was no loss of life in any way. The fire was brought under control with the help of five vehicles. Initial investigation has revealed that the fire occurred due to short circuit. The remaining investigation is being done.

CFO said that initial investigation has revealed that the fire was caused by short circuit. The remaining investigation is being done. There is no other way to get out of the building. Notice is being issued to the building owner. It is also being investigated whether there is NOC or not. Appropriate action will be taken after completion of investigation.