Fire Accident at Indus Hospital Visakhapatnam(Vizag).
A fire broke out at the Indus Hospital in Vizag on Thursday, December 14, 2023. The fire is believed to have started on the second floor of the hospital and quickly spread to other floors.
Several patients were trapped inside the hospital during the fire. Firefighters were able to rescue all of the patients, and there are no reported injuries.
#WATCH | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Commissioner of Police (CP) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar says, "A fire broke out at Indus Hospital in Visakhapatnam around 12 noon. There were around 50-70 patients there. We have evacuated all of them. There is no one there. There is no loss of… https://t.co/HqdyOoRSHB pic.twitter.com/ScQnnHfjFb
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2023
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, initial reports suggest that the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
The fire caused significant damage to the hospital. The second floor was completely gutted by the blaze, and the other floors suffered smoke and water damage.
The hospital has been evacuated, and patients are being treated at other hospitals in the city.
The fire was a major setback for the Indus Hospital, which is one of the leading hospitals in Vizag. The hospital provides a wide range of medical services to the community, and its closure will have a significant impact on the city’s healthcare system.
Fire mishap at #IndusHospital, #Vizag. Around 20-40 patients were on the second floor at the time of the incident. As per local reports, authorities have relocated the patients to another hospital, and fire officers are in charge now. More details are awaited. @TheSouthfirst pic.twitter.com/BCkpMrPmn7
— Bhaskar Basava (@bhaskar_basava_) December 14, 2023
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that it will provide financial assistance to the Indus Hospital to help it rebuild. The government has also promised to provide temporary accommodation for patients who were displaced by the fire.
The Vizag fire is a reminder of the importance of fire safety. Hospitals, in particular, need to have robust fire safety plans in place to ensure the safety of patients and staff.