Police and public safety

Fire broke out — building, crop or vehicle

A fire is burning right now: call 112 first with the exact location, then alert the nearest fire station.

Last verified: 2026-09-27

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Start here

Call 112 immediately with the exact address and a nearby landmark; stay on the line until the responder confirms.

Who is responsible

  • Home Department, Bihar (Police)Police administration, law and order, crime records, emergency response and citizen policing services in Bihar.

Fire response in Bihar runs through the 112 emergency system under the Home Department: one call reaches police, ambulance and the fire service together.

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Set your district to see local office numbers

  1. You

    Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.

  2. Start here

    Call 112 immediately with the exact address and a nearby landmark; stay on the line until the responder confirms.

  3. State

    Home Department, Bihar (Police)

    Police administration, law and order, crime records, emergency response and citizen policing services in Bihar.

    0612-22940500612-2294053

  4. State

    Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters

    State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.

If that does not work

  1. 1

    Call 112 with the exact location

    Give the address, landmark and what is burning; 112 routes police, ambulance and fire together.

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  2. 2

    Alert people nearby and move out

    Warn neighbours, switch off gas and electricity if safe, and never re-enter a burning building.

  3. 3

    Record the loss at the police station

    After the fire is controlled, a written report at the police station creates the record needed for any claim.

Sources and evidence
  1. [1] Emergency helpline 112 (all-in-one emergency response, India)112 is the single emergency number routing to police, ambulance, fire and disaster response including Bihar.
  2. [2] Emergency helpline 112 (all-in-one emergency response, India)In a fire, the caller must give the exact location so the nearest responders are dispatched.
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Next review: 2026-12-26