Lucknow Eye Hospital Fire: Panic in Gosainganj; No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at Chakravarti Eye Hospital in Lucknow's Gosainganj area. Firefighters controlled the blaze, and no casualties were reported.
Panic gripped the Shivlar Crossing area in Lucknow after a fire broke out at the Chakravarti Eye Hospital in Gosainganj. Fortunately, the fire was contained quickly, and officials have confirmed that no one was injured or killed in the incident.
Swift Response by Fire Department
The emergency alert reached the Gosainganj fire station control room at approximately 3:27 PM. Following the report, a Mobile Fire Engine (MFE) unit was immediately dispatched to the hospital to tackle the situation.
Firefighting personnel arrived promptly at the scene and launched operations to prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the medical facility. The blaze was concentrated in a single room located on the ground floor of the hospital building.
Cause of the Blaze
While the fire caused significant alarm among those present, the firefighting team managed to bring the situation under control within a short duration. Preliminary investigations conducted by the Fire Department indicate that the fire was likely triggered by a short circuit.
Authorities have confirmed that despite the sudden nature of the incident, the hospital remains safe as no casualties were recorded during the event.