Fire in ICU of Private Hospital in Bihar Claims Four Lives
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- A fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, resulting in at least four deaths.
- The Bihar government has announced financial aid of ₹400,000 to the families of the deceased.
- Preliminary investigations indicate that a short circuit caused the fire in the hospital ICU.
A severe fire erupted in the ICU of a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, located in the Indian state of Bihar, resulting in the deaths of at least four people. The fire broke out at Prasad Hospital around 3 a.m. on Thursday.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary confirmed the deaths of four individuals in this tragic incident. He also announced financial assistance of ₹400,000 for each bereaved family.
Earlier, local district officials had reported that three people had died, but the death toll later rose. Some media outlets have indicated the possibility that the number of fatalities might increase further. Several others sustained injuries, many of whom were patients admitted to the hospital.
Immediately after the fire started, other patients in the ICU were rescued and transferred to nearby hospitals.
According to district authorities, preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit caused the fire, although a complete investigation is underway to establish detailed facts about the incident.
Photos and videos shared on social media show scenes of patients being hurriedly evacuated from the hospital during the fire.