Manoj Agarwal, CMO Lucknow reported a significant fire that started on Monday at the Levana hotel in the Hazratganj neighbourhood of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in up to two fatalities and ten injuries.
“The incident of fire in a hotel was reported this morning, after which the rescue operation is on. A fire incident took place in Levana Hotel in Hazratganj this morning, after which patients are being admitted to the hospital. So far 10 people have been admitted to the Civil Hospital, out of which 2 people are brought dead,” Agarwal said.
However, it’s reported that a number of people are still trapped within Hotel Levana. Rescue and relief efforts are already underway.
Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, directed the authorities to assist the injured people.
The Chief Minister has directed the officials of the district administration to provide proper treatment to the injured. Along with this, the District Magistrate and senior police officers have been instructed to reach the spot immediately and speed up the relief and rescue work,” read a statement by the chief minister’s office.
All of the hotel’s gas cylinders are being removed, along with any flammable materials, in an effort to put out the fire as quickly as possible.
Rescue efforts are continuously carried out by the police and firefighters.
“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 the civil hospital,” said District Magistrate, Suryapal Gangwar.
“Rooms are filled with smoke, making it difficult to go in. Work is underway to break window panes and grills. No info on any casualties so far. 2 people have been rescued, but there is no response from 1–2 rooms. Attempts are being made to enter those rooms,” said DG Fire, Avinash Chandra.
After the incident was reported, three ambulances drove up to the Levana Sweets Hotel to wait while the injured were transferred to the hospital. As the firefighters and security officers entered the hotel, they were seen wearing oxygen masks.A SDRF team also arrived at the location.
“I came to know about the tragic incident of the fire in a hotel in Lucknow. I have inquired about the situation from the local administration. Relief and rescue operations are on. My office is in constant touch with the local administration. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident,” tweeted Singh.
More information is awaited.