Panic at Begusarai Hospital: Fire Erupts in Children’s Ward, Disaster Averted

Brief By Newsbrief / 8:51 AM on 09 Jun 2026

A fire broke out in a section of the Children’s Ward at Begusarai Sadar Hospital on Sunday evening, creating panic among patients, attendants and hospital staff. The incident briefly led to chaotic scenes as worried family members rushed to move children to safer areas after smoke was seen emerging from a meeting hall inside the ward.

According to eyewitnesses, hospital operations were running normally when the fire suddenly erupted. Security personnel acted swiftly, using available resources and firefighting equipment to prevent the flames from spreading further. Hospital employees also joined the rescue effort, helping bring the situation under control before it could turn into a major disaster.

The fire damaged two chairs, a fan and a curtain, but fortunately no patient, child or staff member suffered any injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit may have caused the blaze. Authorities have launched a detailed probe, while hospital services have resumed normal operations.