Lucknow Hospital Fire: Major Blaze Erupts at Lok Bandhu Hospital in Uttar Pradesh, Rescue Operations Underway (Watch Video)

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (April 14, 2025): A major fire broke out at Lok Bandhu Hospital in Lucknow on Monday evening. The fire occurred on the second floor of the hospital, with thick smoke visible throughout the building. The cause of the fire is believed to be a short circuit in an air conditioner. Several patients are reported to be trapped in the fire, and a rescue operation is underway to evacuate them from the building. However, the spread of smoke in some parts of the hospital has intensified the situation.

#WATCH | Lucknow: UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak reaches Lok Bandhu Hospital after a fire broke out pic.twitter.com/9BwytLxiqJ

— ANI (@ANI) April 14, 2025

As per Dy CM Brajesh Pathak, around 200 patients have been safely shifted to nearby hospitals and there are no injuries or casualties reported. "A fire broke out in Lokbandhu Hospital. All 200 patients were safely shifted. There has been no case of casualty or injury. Fire officials are currently inside the building and trying to control the fire," he said.

VIDEO | Massive fire breaks out at Lucknow's Lokbandhu Hospital. Here's what Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak (@brajeshpathakup) said as he visits the site.

"A fire broke out in Lokbandhu Hospital. All 200 patients were safely shifted. There has been no case of casualty… pic.twitter.com/0m6akOATSj

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 14, 2025

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the fire incident, and senior officials have reached the spot to oversee the situation. Fire brigade teams are actively working to douse the flames. Further details are awaited as the relief operations continue.