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KGMU Evacuates Patients After Early‑Morning Fire, No Injuries Reported
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 06:18 AM
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An early‑morning blaze at King George Medical University in Lucknow prompted the evacuation of patients, but authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
A fire broke out early in the morning at King George Medical University, a major medical teaching hospital in Lucknow, forcing the evacuation of patients from the affected wards.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and the hospital’s fire safety protocols were activated. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to other parts of the campus.
Hospital officials confirmed that no patients or staff were injured and that the fire was under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and the hospital’s fire safety protocols were activated. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to other parts of the campus.
Hospital officials confirmed that no patients or staff were injured and that the fire was under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.