Bareilly Navodaya Hospital Fire: Patients Evacuated & Shifted to Nearby Hospitals Amid Thick Smoke

August 29, 2026

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh: A fire broke out at Navodaya Hospital on Mini Bypass in Bareilly on Saturday due to a short circuit. Upon receiving the news of the fire, panic gripped the hospital campus. Panic spread among the patients and their attendants, who began to rush out of their wards.

Upon learning of the fire, doctors and hospital staff immediately prioritized the safety of patients. They urged patients to remain calm and exit their wards and reach safety.

The news of the fire caused panic among patients and their families. Many attendants rushed out of the hospital with their patients. Some patients were also shifted to other hospitals for safety reasons. A crowd of people gathered outside the hospital premises.

Eyewitnesses said that as soon as the fire was reported, efforts were underway to evacuate patients safely. Hospital administration and staff tried to control the situation. Tension prevailed in the area for some time after the incident.

Fortunately, all patients were safely evacuated from the wards in time, preventing any major casualties. A detailed assessment of the cause of the fire and the damage caused will only be possible after an investigation by the relevant authorities.