Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:52am on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday India
A preliminary investigation into the deadly Lucknow building fire has found that the structure was using electricity far beyond its approved limit. Officials said the building had a sanctioned load of 20 kilowatts but was drawing over 34 kVA before the blaze. The fire killed 15 people, including students and professionals, in Aliganj's Sector D. Investigators are now examining whether earlier warnings about power overload were ignored. Authorities are also looking into safety approvals, electrical systems and emergency preparedness. The exact cause of the fire has not been confirmed. A detailed technical investigation is underway. (PC: PTI)
