A massive fire broke out in the ICU of Prasad Hispital in Mazaffarpur, Bihar, claiming at least four lives, as confirmed by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
District Magistrate, Subrat Kumar Sen said that firefighting teams successfully brought the blaze under control.
"Several lives were lost following a massive fire that broke out in the ICU of Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur. Firefighting teams, arriving promptly at the scene, have successfully brought the blaze under control. Reports received so far indicate three fatalities. Further details awaited," Sen said.
CM noted that the loss of four lives in the fire incident at private hospital in Muzaffarpur was "extremely tragic".
He has instructed the authorities to provide an immediate ex-gratia grant of 4 lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased. Choudhary further asserted that the local administration is fully alert, and appropriate arrangements have been made at the district hospitals for the treatment of the injured.
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DM Sen told reporters that 15 patients were admitted at the facility, and the authorities have so far obtained records for 13 of them. Some patients were also being treated in the CCU, who have been shifted and admitted to nearby hospitals.
"We have recorded statements from their family members as well. We are verifying every piece of information that comes to us. As of now, three deaths have been officially confirmed. We have seen the bodies, and the Civil Surgeon has also confirmed the fatalities," Sen told PTI.
Calling it a "very tragic incident," Sen highlighted that the priority of the authorities is to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
"A dedicated team will be constituted to examine how exactly this incident occurred, and all further action will be taken in accordance with the law. At first glance, the incident appears to have been caused by a short circuit. However, the exact cause can only be determined after a detailed investigation," the official added.
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