Fire Breaks Out at Green Life Hospital in Dhaka; Panic Among Patients and Relatives
The blaze reportedly started around 12:00 PM, prompting an immediate response from the Fire Service and Civil Defence. Two firefighting units were dispatched to the scene and began working to bring the situation under control. Fire Service Leader Shafiqul Islam confirmed the incident, stating that the priority was to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to the sensitive medical wards of the facility.
As smoke began to fill the corridors of the multi-story hospital building, a chaotic scene unfolded as relatives rushed to evacuate their loved ones. Many patients, some in critical condition, were seen being assisted out of the building in a hurry as the smell of burning plastic and smoke intensified. Firefighters are currently conducting a thorough search of the premises to ensure that no individuals are trapped in the affected areas. While the fire caused significant disruption to hospital operations and intense anxiety for those on-site, no casualties have been reported thus far.
The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the structural damage are yet to be determined. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have originated from a specific floor, but a formal inquiry committee is expected to be formed to investigate the incident further. Hospital authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the safety of the medical equipment or the relocation of patients whose treatments were interrupted by the evacuation.
This incident has once again raised concerns about fire safety protocols in the capital’s high-traffic medical facilities. As of the latest update, the situation is gradually being brought under control, though emergency services remain on high alert to prevent any reignition. Green Road experienced significant traffic congestion as a result of the emergency response and the large crowds gathered outside the hospital. Further details regarding the investigation and any potential property loss are expected to be released later this evening.
