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Fire During Ramlila Performance Injures 10, Including 5 Children in Bihar
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:33 PM
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A fire broke out during a Ramlila show at a Bihar pandal, leaving 10 people injured, five of them children.
A blaze erupted during a Ramlila performance at a pandal in Bihar, forcing the stage to be abandoned and prompting an emergency response. The fire was reported to have started near the stage area, quickly spreading to the surrounding seating.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating ten injured individuals, including five children who suffered burns and smoke inhalation. All victims were transported to nearby hospitals for medical care.
Local police and fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire, with preliminary reports suggesting a short circuit in the stage lighting equipment. Authorities have urged event organizers to review safety protocols before resuming performances.
Ramlila, a traditional enactment of the Ramayana, is a popular cultural event in Bihar, drawing large crowds during the festival season. Organizers have pledged to enhance safety measures for future events.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating ten injured individuals, including five children who suffered burns and smoke inhalation. All victims were transported to nearby hospitals for medical care.
Local police and fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire, with preliminary reports suggesting a short circuit in the stage lighting equipment. Authorities have urged event organizers to review safety protocols before resuming performances.
Ramlila, a traditional enactment of the Ramayana, is a popular cultural event in Bihar, drawing large crowds during the festival season. Organizers have pledged to enhance safety measures for future events.