Bhopal: Patient Dies As Oxygen Mask Dislodges During Hospital Fire Evacuation
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As the fire engulfed the building, some patients managed to evacuate independently, removing their drips and exiting the building on their own.
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A fire at the old building of Morena District Hospital in Bhopal tragically claimed the life of a patient. The blaze erupted in the main operation theatre, spreading to the surgical ward and burn unit, prompting attendants to swiftly evacuate patients.
Amid the chaotic evacuation, one patient’s oxygen mask became dislodged. Although rescued from the fire, the patient tragically succumbed due to the lack of oxygen.
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Smoke quickly engulfed the gallery adjacent to the surgical ward, necessitating the immediate evacuation of patients from both the surgical ward and Ward No.
“As flames spread rapidly, attendants rushed to evacuate their patients. In the chaos, the oxygen mask of one patient dislodged, leading to his tragic death before he could be safely brought out," Deepali Chandoriya, city superintendent of police (SP), told IANS.
“The fire brigade was called immediately, and they controlled it within 10-15 minutes. No one died or was injured due to the fire," the SP stated.
While some patients received assistance from attendants during the evacuation, others managed to evacuate independently, removing their drips and exiting the building on their own.
“The fire is believed to have been triggered by a short circuit, however, we will investigate the matter further," the officer added.
Sources cited by PTI suggest that electrical overload fluctuations may have contributed to the fire.
The SP confirmed that an investigation is currently underway, with a short circuit being considered as a likely cause.
Emergency services were promptly contacted, and the fire brigade arrived at the scene around 5:45 p.m., successfully extinguishing the fire.
- Location :
Bhopal, India, India
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