Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Fire in Bihar Engineering College Hostel
A fire happened in a hostel at a government engineering college in Jehanabad, Bihar.
Six students got sick from breathing in smoke.
The fire was put out, and the students are now okay.
The fire might have started because of a problem with a high-voltage electrical appliance.
The college is looking into what happened and making sure the students are safe and getting the help they need.
A fire broke out in the hostel of Government Engineering College in Jehanabad, Bihar.
Six students were affected by smoke inhalation and were admitted to the hospital.
The fire was brought under control, and the students are now stable.
Preliminary findings suggest the fire was caused by a high-voltage electrical appliance leading to a short circuit.
An inquiry into the incident is underway, and the college administration is ensuring the safety and treatment of students.
- Who
- Students and staff of Government Engineering College, Jehanabad
- What
- Fire in the college hostel
- When
- January 19
- Where
- Government Engineering College, Jehanabad, Bihar
- Why
- Suspected short circuit from high-voltage electrical appliance
- Location
- Government Engineering College, Jehanabad, Bihar
- Date
- January 19
- Cause
- Suspected short circuit from high-voltage electrical appliance
- Casualties
- Six students affected by smoke inhalation
- Current Status
- Fire under control, students stable