Bihar Hospital ICU Fire Kills Four
At least four patients died after a massive fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, triggering panic and emergency evacuation efforts early Thursday morning.
Bihar Hospital Fire In Muzaffarpur ICU
The fire erupted in the Intensive Care Unit on the fifth floor of Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur. Fire department officials received an emergency call around 3:55 am, after which teams were rushed to the spot.
Rescue operations were launched immediately as smoke spread through the hospital. Authorities said the death toll could rise, with several patients shifted out of the affected area.
Four Patients Dead In Prasad Hospital Fire
At least four patients have been confirmed dead in the incident. Around 20 people were evacuated from the ICU, while other patients were moved to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
Initial reports suggest that a short circuit may have triggered the blaze, though officials are yet to confirm the exact cause. A detailed investigation is expected to examine whether fire safety systems and emergency protocols were functional at the hospital.
Bihar Hospital Safety Under Scrutiny
The incident has raised fresh concerns over fire safety arrangements in private hospitals, especially in critical care units where patients are often unable to move without medical support.
Authorities are expected to review hospital safety measures, electrical systems and emergency preparedness after the tragedy. The focus will now be on identifying lapses, fixing responsibility and ensuring that similar incidents are prevented in medical facilities across Bihar.
