Fire Breaks Out at Royal Aid Hospital in Dhaka's Khilgaon Area
A late-night blaze at Royal Aid Hospital in Dhaka's Khilgaon area prompted a swift response from two firefighting units on Saturday. Authorities confirmed that the fire was successfully brought under control within minutes, with no casualties reported.
A fire broke out at the Royal Aid Hospital located in the Khilgaon area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The unexpected incident occurred late at night around 11 PM, causing immediate concern for the safety of patients and staff inside the medical facility.
In response to the emergency, two units of the Fire Service were promptly dispatched to the location to tackle the blaze. The firefighting personnel arrived swiftly at the hospital premises in Khilgaon to contain the situation and prevent any potential escalation of the fire.
According to reports from the Bangla Tribune, the dedicated efforts of the responding firefighters paid off quickly. The fire service teams managed to bring the flames completely under control shortly after their arrival, specifically by 11:22 PM on the same night.
Authorities and news reports from the Bangla Tribune have confirmed that there were no casualties reported as a result of the hospital fire. The rapid intervention by the two firefighting units ensured that the incident concluded without any loss of life or reported injuries.
