Massive Fire Engulfs Lucknow's Hospital, Patient Evacuated

A massive fire broke out on the second floor of Lokbandhu Hospital in Lucknow, prompting the deployment of firefighting teams. Evacuation efforts for patients are ongoing.

Representational Image | A fire broke out on the second floor of Lokbandhu Hospital in UP's Lucknow on Monday night.

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A massive fire erupted on the second floor of the Lokbandhu Hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, late evening on Monday. Firefighting teams quickly rushed to the scene to douse the flames, while efforts to evacuate patients from the hospital are currently underway.

Similarly, on Monday, a major fire broke out in a flat at Cherry County Society in Greater Noida West, triggering panic among residents. The blaze reportedly started after sparks from welding work being carried out on the upper floor fell on a washing machine below, causing it to catch fire.

Video surfaced on social media showing thick flames emanating from the flat.

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8 Killed In Andhra Firecracker Manufacturing Unit Explosion

In a separate incident, eight people were killed and six others injured in an explosion at a firecracker unit in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district on Sunday (April 13). According to police, the blast took place at Kailasapatnam in Kotlavuratla Mandal, completely gutting the unit. At the time of the explosion, 14 workers were present.

Eight individuals died on the spot, with some bodies charred beyond recognition, officials confirmed, as per news agency IANS. Locals who heard the loud blast rushed to the site and assisted in transporting the injured to a nearby hospital. They were later shifted to King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam, where the condition of two victims is reported to be critical.

Home Minister V. Anitha, who visited the accident site, confirmed that eight people, including two women, had died. The deceased have been identified as Appikonda Tatababu (50), S. Govind (40), Devara Nirmala (38), P. Papa (40), G. Venubabu (34), D. Ramalaxmi (35), Hemanth (20), and S. Baburao (55). While five of the victims were local residents, the rest had migrated from nearby villages.

Minister Anitha announced a compensation of ₹15 lakh for each deceased individual and directed officials to ensure the best medical care for the injured. “A probe has been ordered into the incident. Action will be taken against those found guilty,” she said, as reported by IANS.