A fire breaks out in the ICU ward of a hospital in Bihar, killing at least three people, according to reports from multiple outlets. NDTV says the deaths are confirmed and that more casualties are feared. Mint similarly reports that several people are feared dead or injured, with the situation ongoing as rescuers respond and authorities assess the extent of damage.
Both accounts attribute early suspicion to an electrical fault, with Mint citing preliminary reports that a short circuit may have triggered the blaze. However, the exact cause of the fire is not confirmed in the reports and remains under investigation. Details on the total number of patients and staff affected, the timing of the incident, and the steps taken to evacuate or transfer patients are not provided in the available summaries.
Officials and responders continue work at the scene as information is gathered, including efforts to confirm the identities of the deceased and to determine whether additional victims are trapped or unaccounted for.
