Lucknow, April 15 -- A massive fire broke out in the slums of the Vikas Nagar area in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations were carried out to bring the blaze under control.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident of fire and has directed officers to reach the spot and expedite relief operations.

Firefighting operations are underway. More details awaited.

On Monday, a fire broke out at an auto garage in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, prompting a swift response from the fire department, officials said.

Fire Officer Mahesh Pratap Singh, speaking to reporters, said, "Tonight, at approximately 10.45 PM, we received a report regardin...