A fire broke out at the medicine building of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal, causing panic among patients and staff. The blaze, which started early Sunday morning, was brought under control after a three-hour effort by seven fire service units. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been provided by the fire service.
The fire began around 8:15 AM on Sunday, October 13th, in the ground floor storage area of the newly expanded medicine building, part of the four-story hospital structure. Thick smoke quickly engulfed the area, creating chaos as patients and staff attempted to evacuate. Several patients were injured in the rush to escape.
Firefighters arrived shortly after the fire was reported and worked for three hours to extinguish the flames. While the fire has been contained, the exact cause remains unknown.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in the hospital, as authorities continue to investigate the origins of the fire.
