Delhi orders fire safety audits of 923 coaching centres after Lucknow tragedy

The Delhi government has ordered a comprehensive fire safety inspection of 923 coaching centres across Delhi. The administrative directive follows a devastating fire tragedy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in the deaths of 15 people.

The safety inspections, which were ordered following the disaster, aim to assess and enforce fire safety standards across hundreds of educational coaching facilities operating in the city. A total of 923 coaching centres have been designated for these safety audits.

The government's decision was prompted by a fatal incident on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Lucknow. A massive fire broke out in a three-storey building, trapping occupants and causing 15 fatalities. The scale of the tragedy drew significant local attention, with onlookers continuing to gather at the site of the three-storey building late into the evening on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

In the wake of the Lucknow disaster, authorities in Delhi moved to address potential fire hazards in local coaching hubs. The targeted inspections of the 923 centres are intended to ensure compliance with standard safety protocols and prevent similar emergencies.