Bihar: Six dead, over 30 injured in hotel fire near Patna railway station

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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At least six people were killed and thirty others suffered burns in a fire that broke out in a hotel near the crowded Patna railway station in Bihar on Thursday, April 25. Officials stated that a cylinder explosion triggered the fire. Initial investigations by the fire department suggest that the fire occurred due to a failure to follow safety regulations.

Confirming the incident, a senior official stated that six casualties had been reported so far, with three males and three females among the deceased.

“Two more are in serious condition and undergoing treatment. The police team is working to identify the deceased. We have also deployed the FSL team to find the reason behind the fire. Further investigation into the matter is underway,” SP said.

Two others are in serious condition and are undergoing treatment.” Patna City SP Chandrashekhar mentioned that the police are working to identify the deceased and have deployed a team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to determine the cause of the fire.

DIG (Fire) Mrityunjay Kumar Chaudhary, who arrived at the scene, stated, “We have managed to bring the blaze, reported around 11 am, under control. The cause will be determined through a proper investigation, and appropriate action will be taken.”

Further investigations into the matter are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies)

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