Bihar: At least 5 killed in fire at private hospital's ICU in Muzaffarpur

In Bihar, at least five people were killed after a massive fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in  Muzaffarpur district early Thursday, a senior official said. The blaze erupted at Prasad Hospital in the Brahmpura area, and quickly spread through the intensive care unit (ICU), filling it with dense smoke.  Confirming the deaths, Muzaffarpur DM said, “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.The hospital management said it was cooperating with the administration and that an inquiry had been initiated into the incident. Officials said that the casualty toll could rise as details about several patients were still being ascertained.