Overview

• A massive fire broke out on the second floor of Lok Bandhu Hospital in Lucknow on the night of April 14, 2025, affecting three wards, including the ICU.
• Approximately 200 patients were safely evacuated by hospital staff and firefighters, with patients transferred to nearby facilities such as Civil Hospital, Balrampur Hospital, and KGMU.
• While official reports confirm no casualties, one account from Civil Hospital suggests a patient may have died during evacuation; this remains under investigation.
• The Uttar Pradesh government has established a high-level committee to investigate the cause of the fire, suspected to be a short circuit, and assess safety measures.
• Hospital services, including the Outpatient Department (OPD), resumed on April 15, reflecting recovery efforts and continued care for patients.