India, June 22 -- A fire broke out in a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area, prompting a large-scale firefighting and rescue operation by the fire department.

Officials said the blaze was reported around 3pm from a coaching institute located on Usha Mehta Marg under the Aliganj police station limits. Following the alert, as many as 14 fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform vehicle, were deployed to control the flames.

Firefighters immediately began efforts to douse the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjoining structures in the densely populated area.

Authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, and there is no indication that anyone is trapped inside the building. However, cool...