A major fire broke out late Monday night at Lokbandhu Hospital in Lucknow, triggering an extensive emergency response that successfully led to the safe evacuation of more than 200 patients. The fire, which affected three critical wards including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), was reported at 9:44 pm. Chief Fire Officer Mangesh Kumar confirmed that fire teams acted promptly and managed to rescue all patients without any casualties. “Our team reached the site immediately upon receiving the alert and ensured the complete evacuation of everyone present,” Kumar said. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Patients were quickly shifted to nearby government hospitals such as Civil Hospital, Balrampur Hospital, and King George’s Medical University (KGMU). Dr. Vipin Mishra, trauma centre in-charge at Civil Hospital, confirmed the stable condition of five transferred patients. Lokbandhu Hospital Director Dr. Sangeeta Gupta reassured the public that all patients were safe and accounted for.
District Magistrate Visakh G Iyer and Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal also confirmed that the fire was fully extinguished and the situation was now under control. Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak praised the rapid and coordinated response of hospital staff and emergency services, crediting them for the safe relocation of around 200 patients and avoiding what could have been a tragic incident.
