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A fire broke out in a 12th-floor flat of a high-rise residential society in Sector 75 here on Friday morning, following which the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and directed officials to reach the spot immediately, according to a statement issued in Lucknow. "He instructed the authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations and ensure proper medical treatment for the injured, if any," it stated. The incident occurred around 8 am at the Ivy County society in Sector 75. Flames erupted from the flat on the 12th floor of the 28-storey building, and the fire spread rapidly, producing thick black smoke that was visible from nearby areas. Police and fire department teams reached the spot after receiving information and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control, an official said. Residents evacuated the building using the staircases when the fire broke out. Police stated
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