A fire broke out in a courtroom at the Allahabad High Court and was brought under control before it could spread to adjacent chambers or record storage areas, authorities said.
Emergency responders extinguished the blaze quickly. No court staff, litigants, or judicial officers were injured during the incident, according to initial accounts from the court complex.
Allahabad, officially known as Prayagraj, hosts one of India’s oldest high courts and handles a large volume of civil and criminal appeals. Fires in institutional buildings raise concerns about electrical systems, document preservation, and evacuation procedures.
Officials said the fire remained confined to the courtroom where it started. Investigators were expected to review the cause once safety inspections were completed, though no damage to personnel or case files was reported in the summary available on May 24, 2026.
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