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Fire Breaks Out in MCH Ward of Darbhanga Medical College Hospital, Patients Shifted Safely
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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A short-circuit sparked a fire in the MCH ward of Darbhanga Medical College Hospital late Tuesday night; fire crews contained it and all patients were moved to a new surgical block without any injuries.
Late night fire erupted in the electrical panel of the MCH (Medical Critical Care) ward at Darbhanga Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in Bihar, causing immediate panic among staff and patients.
Fire brigade arrived promptly, extinguished the blaze and declared the situation under control. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Hospital authorities evacuated all patients from the affected ward and transferred them to the newly constructed surgical block to ensure uninterrupted care. The incident is being investigated, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.
The swift response prevented any loss of life and highlighted the hospital's emergency preparedness.
Fire brigade arrived promptly, extinguished the blaze and declared the situation under control. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Hospital authorities evacuated all patients from the affected ward and transferred them to the newly constructed surgical block to ensure uninterrupted care. The incident is being investigated, with a short circuit suspected as the cause.
The swift response prevented any loss of life and highlighted the hospital's emergency preparedness.