Overview

• A fire broke out on April 14, 2025, at Lok Bandhu Hospital in Lucknow, likely caused by a suspected short circuit on the second floor.
• Nearly 200 patients were evacuated, with firefighters and hospital staff coordinating swift rescue efforts despite challenging conditions caused by smoke.
• One fatality was reported, identified as a 61-year-old ICU patient who lost access to oxygen during the incident.
• A five-member high-level inquiry panel has been established to investigate the cause of the fire and assess hospital safety protocols, with findings expected in 15 days.
• Hospital operations are gradually resuming, with OPD services restored and emergency protocols under review to prevent future incidents.