Lucknow, June 23 -- The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Tuesday divulged about the rescue operations of the tragic Lucknow fire tragedy that claimed 15 lives.

Emergency responders faced extreme conditions as they battled the inferno, which rapidly consumed the structure, trapping several individuals inside. In a desperate bid to reach those stranded and control the blaze, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel executed a high-stakes rescue operation, cutting two large holes through the thick exterior walls of the building to gain entry and facilitate the evacuation.

The intensity of the fire and the layout of the commercial complex presented significant hurdles for firefighting units. As thick, toxic smoke filled the upp...