LUCKNOW, June 12 -- The city has reported two fire mishaps-one at a prominent educational institution and the other in a residential area-within a gap of a few hours. No injuries were reported in any of the two incidents.

On Wednesday afternoon, the second floor of Jaipuria Institute of Management's Gomti Nagar unit caught fire. The fire was said to have begun in a classroom. Reportedly, it was the locals who first noticed the smoke.

Eyewitnesses said the flames spread rapidly, engulfing furniture and stationery items kept inside the classroom. As panic set in, three fire tenders were rushed to the scene.

"Firefighters battled with the blaze for nearly an hour before managing to bring it under complete control. The classroom was extens...