A tragic fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, claiming four lives. The incident occurred on June 4, 2026, and prompted an immediate response from firefighting teams who rushed to the scene. After extensive rescue and evacuation operations, the blaze was successfully brought under control.
Casualties and Official Response
Muzaffarpur District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen initially reported three fatalities. However, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary later confirmed that four people had lost their lives in the incident. The Chief Minister expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
Investigation and Next Steps
The cause of the fire has not yet been officially established. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the tragedy to determine the factors that led to the outbreak. The hospital administration and local officials are cooperating with the inquiry.
This incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in healthcare facilities across the state. The government has assured that strict measures will be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future. Further updates are awaited as the investigation progresses.
