India
Bihar Hospital Fire Claims Six Lives, Probe Underway
News Mania Desk/ Piyal Chatterjee/ 6th June 2026

A deadly fire at a private hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district has claimed six lives, prompting swift action from authorities. The state government suspended the hospital’s registration and ordered an investigation into possible safety lapses. Three staff members have reportedly been arrested as officials examine whether violations of fire safety regulations contributed to the tragedy. The incident has renewed concerns about emergency preparedness in healthcare facilities.


