Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: A fire broke out late Monday night at Lok Bandhu Hospital in Lucknow, prompting the safe evacuation of around 200 patients, according to Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, and firefighting efforts are still ongoing.
Speaking to media, Deputy CM Pathak stated:
“Smoke was detected on the ground floor. The hospital staff immediately started shifting the patients. Around 200 patients have been shifted. Serious patients have been sent to KGMU. Some have also been sent to the civil hospital. There is nothing to worry about now.”
He added:
“Fire workers are inside the building, and firefighting operations are underway. There are no casualties. All patients are safe. 2-3 patients who were serious have been shifted to the ICU ward of KGMU.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident, and senior officials were quickly dispatched to the site. Fire brigade teams are present and working to control the blaze. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
This incident follows a series of recent fire breakouts in Uttar Pradesh:
- On March 6, a fire engulfed a multi-level parking facility in Hazratganj, Lucknow, damaging several vehicles.
- A separate major fire also broke out at a wood warehouse in Kanpur, where, according to Chief Fire Officer Deepak Sharma, no casualties were reported either.
More details on the current incident at Lok Bandhu Hospital are awaited as officials continue their investigation and firefighting efforts.