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As many as 55 people, including the hotel staff, were rescued, a senior police official said.
The fire broke out at the hotels in Charbagh’s Doodh Mandi area at 6 am, he said, adding there were around 60 people in the hotels at the time of the incident.
“Four people have died, while five were admitted to a hospital with severe burn injuries. As many as 55 people, including staff of both the hotels, were rescued,” Superintendent of Police (Lucknow West) Vikas Chand Tripathi told PTI.
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About the cause of the fire, Tripathi said, “It seems that there was a short circuit.” Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the fire.
“The Chief Minister has directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured,” a spokesperson said.