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Fire in building in India’s Lucknow kills at least 15

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Fire in building

LUCKNOW: At least 15 people were killed after a fire broke out in a three-story commercial building in the northern Indian city of Lucknow, local media reported.

The blaze reportedly started on the middle floor of the building before rapidly spreading to other levels.

Authorities said the ground floor housed a pet store and a veterinary clinic, while the upper floors contained a coaching center where students received training in software development related to gaming and animation.

Officials said the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, though preliminary findings suggest a short circuit may have triggered the blaze.

Emergency crews battled the fire for several hours before bringing it under control, according to local media reports. Authorities did not immediately provide details on the number of injured or identify the victims.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

India–South Africa fourth T20 match called off due to fog

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India–South Africa

LUCKNOW: The fourth T20 International between India and South Africa, scheduled to be played in Lucknow, was abandoned due to dense fog and extremely poor visibility.

According to reports, severe fog enveloped the ground, making it impossible to proceed with the match. While air pollution levels in Lucknow were also alarmingly high during the game — with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded above 400 — umpires were primarily concerned about the dangerously low visibility on the field.

Match officials conducted six inspections in an attempt to start play. During one inspection, an umpire stood near the square boundary and tried to spot a white ball raised by a colleague standing close to the pitch, but the ball could not be clearly seen due to the thick fog. Following repeated failed inspections, the match was officially called off.

As a result of the abandonment, India, who hold a 2-1 lead after three matches, extended their tally of unbeaten T20I series victories to 15. The series-deciding fifth and final match is scheduled to be played on Friday in Ahmedabad.