Expressing grief over the tragedy, the Bihar Chief Minister announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.

"The demise of four individuals in the fire at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur is deeply tragic. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide strength to their families during this difficult time. Instructions have been issued to immediately provide an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased. The local administration remains fully alert, and adequate arrangements have been made at the Sadar Hospital for the treatment of the injured," the Chief Minister said.

Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar also reviewed the situation and spoke with Muzaffarpur District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen.He directed the district administration to ensure that all injured patients receive complete and timely medical treatment.

The local administration has shifted several patients to other healthcare facilities in Muzaffarpur, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

Authorities have identified the four people who lost their lives in the tragedy as Krishnandan Prasad Singh (76), a resident of Gaurigma village under Minapur police station, Geeta Devi (62), a resident of Distolia village under Kathaiya police station, Shashank Kumar (30), originally from Ratanpur village under Aurai police station and presently residing at Newalal Chowk in Ahiyapur, and Uday Kumar (57), a resident of Vishambharpur village under Tariyani Chhapra police station in Sheohar district.