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News India Live, Digital Desk: Ranked among the largest government hospitals of Odisha SCB Medical College and Hospital A shocking news has come to light. A massive fire that suddenly broke out in the Critical Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital took a huge turn in no time. So far in this tragic accident 10 patients burnt to death It has been confirmed that he was unable to save himself due to being on ventilator and life support system.
Short circuit time? The accident happened late at night when the patients and their families were sleeping in the hospital ward. Initial investigation into the cause of the fire Short Circuit It is being told. According to eyewitnesses, suddenly a spark arose from the electrical panel in the ICU and within a few seconds the entire room was filled with black smoke. The smoke was so dense that the workers engaged in relief work had to struggle a lot to reach the patients.
Rescue operation and chaos As soon as information about the fire was received, several fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. The hospital administration and local police tried to take out other patients by breaking windows. Many patients have been hurriedly shifted to other wards and private hospitals. Expressing deep grief over this incident, the Chief Minister High-level probe Have ordered.
Questions raised on safety standards This tragedy has once again raised big questions on the fire safety audit of government hospitals. Were there adequate arrangements to extinguish fire in a sensitive area like ICU? Did the alarm ring in time? All these aspects are being investigated. The relatives of the deceased are crying in distress and are demanding accountability from the administration.
North India Statesman