MP News:
Chaos struck Gwalior's Kamla Raja Hospital, part of the Jayarogya Hospital Group, when a sudden fire erupted late at night. The incident occurred around 1 AM in the gynecology ICU of the labor room due to a short circuit, which caused the air conditioner to explode. Soon, the fire spread rapidly. At the time, 22 patients were admitted in the ICU and surrounding wards, while the labor room housed about 100 and the pediatrics ward contained 50 patients.
The fire filled the hospital with smoke, causing panic among patients and their families. Thanks to the promptness of the hospital administration and medical staff, all patients were evacuated safely.
Hospital guards and ward boys, trained in fire safety, promptly moved patients to the secure super-specialty hospital. When the situation worsened, the ward windows were broken to provide ventilation. The fire brigade arrived immediately upon receiving information and managed to control the fire after intense efforts.
Source: aajtak
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Upon being informed of the incident, Collector Ruchika Chauhan, SDM Vinod Singh, Hospital Superintendent Dr. Saxena, and other administrative officials reached the site. The collector has ordered an investigation into the incident, considering its severity. All patients admitted to the labor unit and nearby wards were transferred to the super-specialty hospital with the help of ambulances. A team of doctors and medical students swiftly ensured the safe relocation of patients.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire was caused by a short circuit. However, the hospital administration is now focused on identifying the shortcomings in safety measures and considering steps to prevent such incidents in the future. While the situation is currently under control, this event has once again raised questions about safety protocols in hospitals.
