Patient dies in ICU…
New Delhi: On Friday, 18 October 2024, a massive fire broke out at a government hospital in central Kolkata.
Officials said at least 10 fire engines were rushed to the Sealdah area to put out the fire at the ESI hospital.
A patient died in the hospital's ICU while about 80 others were safely evacuated, said a fire official.
The exact cause of the patient's death is not known and there was no other report of any injury.
The fire reportedly broke out in one ward of the hospital and it was brought under control before it could spread to other parts. The cause of the fire is not known so far.
Visuals from the spot showed a few patients sitting outside the hospital along with their caregivers. The patients were later shifted to other hospitals for treatment.
West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose rushed to the hospital after receiving the fire report.
District Fire Officer TK Dutta said the incident was “terrifying”.
“Nearly 80 patients were trapped inside. Within 20 minutes, we successfully rescued all of them.
One patient was admitted to the ICU and died, but there is no other casualty,” he added. “There was smoke in the ward and the patients were shouting ‘bachao' (save us) from the window”, he said.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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