Tragedy Strikes India: Hospital Fire Devastates ICU in Jaipur
A fire caused by a suspected short circuit in Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital trauma center claimed at least six lives and injured five others. Authorities are investigating the exact causes, while emphasizing the need for improved safety measures following similar incidents in other Indian hospitals.
At least six patients were killed and five were injured in a suspected short-circuit-induced fire at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred in the trauma center of the state's largest government-run hospital.
The blaze erupted in the intensive care unit (ICU), filling the area with toxic gases, according to hospital official Anurag Dhakad, who pointed to a short-circuit as the likely cause. A total of 13 patients were safely evacuated as five remained critical.
Responding rapidly, fire brigade teams arrived within 20 minutes on Sunday night, battling the flames for roughly two hours before bringing it under control. The Rajasthan government has launched a panel investigation to scrutinize firefighting arrangements and response actions to prevent future incidents.
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