- Several patients feared dead after fire at Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur district Bihar
- Fire reportedly started in the ICU of Prasad Hospital under Brahmapura police station area
- Fire department launched rescue operation to evacuate patients and control the blaze
At least three people were killed after a massive fire broke out in the ICU of Prasad HospitaL in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district early on Thursday The fire reportedly started in the ICU l, located under the Brahmapura police station area of Muzaffarpur. Officials said that the casualty toll could rise as details about several patients were still being ascertained.
After receiving information about the incident, fire department personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. Efforts are underway to evacuate patients and bring the blaze under control.
Confirming the deaths, Muzaffarpur DM told news agency PTI, "We received information about the fire early in the morning. At least three people have died in the incident." He informed that around 13-15 patients were being treated in the ICU, who have now been shifted to other hospitals by their family members.
"We are trying to reach out to the kin of the deceased and other patients. The fire has been brought under control, and necessary legal action is being undertaken," he added.
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According to hospital authorities, the blaze is suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit in the ICU. The fire spread rapidly, hampering evacuation efforts. Rescue operations were launched immediately after the incident, officials said.
The relatives of patient have alleged negligence by the hospital staff.
The hospital management said it was cooperating with the administration and that an inquiry had been initiated into the incident.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Authorities are expected to release further details after the rescue operation is completed and the situation is assessed.
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