Fire breaks out at Lok Bandhu hospital in Lucknow, patients evacuated

A fire broke out at a hospital in Lucknow on Monday night, prompting the evacuation of nearly 200 patients, officials said. No casualties have been reported. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak told PTI that smoke was first noticed on the second floor of Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital. "After smoke was seen emanating from the second floor, evacuation of patients was immediately initiated. Approximately 200 patients in all have been moved to safety,” he said.

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District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer said, “The fire has been doused off and all the patients of the 3 wards have been rescued and referred to other facilities...None of the patients are stuck inside.” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took stock of the situation from the officials on the phone. Senior officials reached the spot. Critical patients have been shifted to other centres. There is no danger to life or property.