In the aftermath of a devastating fire in the Vikas Nagar slum cluster in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, which displaced around 1,000 residents, investigators are examining three main theories regarding its cause. One theory suggests the fire began near a makeshift canteen close to a liquor shop, where flames reportedly erupted around 4 PM on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses attempted to extinguish the fire, but it rapidly spread due to nearby LPG cylinders exploding. Another theory involves allegations of land disputes, with some locals suggesting the fire may have been deliberately set. A third possibility is that the fire originated from routine cooking activities within one of the huts, exacerbated by strong winds and the close proximity of shanties. Fire department officials noted that the dense layout of the settlement, combined with the presence of multiple LPG cylinders, contributed to the rapid escalation of the blaze. As the investigation continues, fire department Chief Ankush Mittal stated that none of the theories can be dismissed until the high-level probe concludes.