A fire broke out at a private medical facility in central Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response from the fire service and causing panic among patients and staff.
The incident occurred around 12:00 pm at Green Life Hospital, located along Green Road in Dhaka. According to officials from the Fire Service and Civil Defence, two fire-fighting units were immediately dispatched to the scene after receiving the alert.
Fire Service team leader Shafikul Islam confirmed that firefighters were actively working to bring the blaze under control shortly after arrival. However, at the time of reporting, the exact cause of the fire had not been determined, and there was no confirmed information regarding casualties or injuries.
The sudden outbreak of fire triggered panic inside the hospital premises. Patients, many of whom were receiving treatment in wards and outpatient sections, along with their relatives, were seen rushing to safer areas as a precaution. Hospital staff were also engaged in assisting evacuations and ensuring patient safety.
Authorities have launched an initial assessment to determine how the fire started and whether any critical infrastructure within the hospital was affected. Given the nature of the facility, emergency protocols were swiftly activated to minimise risks to patients, including those in more vulnerable medical conditions.
Firefighters continued operations for an extended period as they worked to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to adjacent sections of the building. Officials noted that ventilation and access inside hospital structures can sometimes complicate firefighting efforts, although progress was being made steadily.
At this stage, no official report has been issued regarding structural damage or the scale of disruption to medical services. Hospital administration has yet to release a detailed statement on whether operations have been partially or fully suspended.
Incident Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Green Life Hospital, Green Road, Dhaka |
| Time of incident | Around 12:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Fire units deployed | 2 units of Fire Service and Civil Defence |
| Casualties reported | Not confirmed |
| Cause of fire | Under investigation |
| Current status | Fire under control efforts ongoing |
Authorities are expected to provide further updates once the situation is fully stabilised and a detailed investigation is completed.