Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:54am on 04 Jun 2026,Thursday India
A major fire broke out at a hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, killing three people and injuring more than 20 others. The blaze reportedly started in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the fifth floor, with preliminary reports suggesting a short circuit as the possible cause. Thick smoke rapidly spread through the building, triggering panic among patients, attendants and staff. Emergency teams launched a rescue operation and evacuated over 20 patients, several of whom remain in critical condition. Authorities shifted critically ill patients to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Civil Surgeon and local officials reached the site to supervise relief efforts as investigations continue into the exact cause.
