Tragedy Strikes Jaipur: Hospital Fire Claims Six Lives
A devastating fire at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, India, resulted in six fatalities. The fire, believed to have been caused by a short circuit, erupted in the ICU. Officials are conducting a thorough investigation. Past incidents in India highlight the urgency of improved safety measures.
A fire engulfed the trauma unit of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, leading to the tragic deaths of at least six patients, officials reported on Monday. Suspected to origin from a short circuit, the blaze quickly spread to an adjoining ward, releasing toxic gases.
Hospital official Anurag Dhakad highlighted the severity, mentioning five patients remain in critical condition while 13 others were safely evacuated. This hospital is a key referral center that serves the entire state, amplifying the gravity of the incident. An investigation is underway to unveil the precise source of the fire.
The state government of Rajasthan has established a committee to scrutinize the fire's causation as well as the hospital's fire safety measures and crisis response. The incident brings to light the recurring issue of hospital fires in India, with previous cases linked to electrical malfunctions prompting fatalities.
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