Muzaffarpur fire: A devastating fire swept through a hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district in the early hours of Thursday, leaving at least three people dead and over 20 others injured, according to officials, as per IndiaTV report. The incident reportedly occurred at around 3 am. As flames rapidly spread through the hospital, dense, thick, black smoke filled several wards and corridors. Rescue teams and firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene.
The authorities have stated that at least three patients died from smoke inhalation in the hospital’s ICU, along with a potential increase in the total number of deaths. A total of 12 fire engines have now arrived at the scene to help douse the blaze.
Rescue operations have rescued approximately 20 individuals, but they fear the number of deceased may increase. It is suspected that the fire was initiated by a short circuit on the fifth floor of the building. The tragedy comes just a day after a devastating fire at a hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar that claimed 21 lives, raising fresh concerns over fire safety standards. According to official information, a total of 49 persons were admitted to various hospitals following the Delhi fire incident. During the course of treatment, 21 injured persons succumbed to their injuries and were declared dead. The deceased include nine Indian nationals and 12 foreign nationals.
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