A tragic incident occurred in Chhalakapur village under Sadarpur police station in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India, where a lightning strike ignited a fire late Saturday night, leading to the deaths of three individuals. Among the deceased was a seven-year-old girl named Mahi (also known as Meenakshi), who was visiting her aunt's house with her grandmother, Idura, aged 60. Both Idura and Phoolmati, the girl's aunt, died on the spot, while Mahi was initially taken to a local hospital but later succumbed to her injuries at a facility in Lucknow on Sunday morning. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing more than 12 houses and leaving many families without shelter. Local residents reported that the flames spread quickly due to strong winds, leaving little time for residents to escape. Authorities, including police and revenue officials, responded promptly, initiating relief operations and distributing food and essential supplies to the affected families. A detailed assessment of the damage is currently underway to provide further assistance to the victims. In a separate incident on the same day, four houses were damaged in Lakhneepur village, also in Sitapur district, but no casualties were reported.