Major Fire Erupts at Delhi's Laxmi Nagar Hospital, No Injuries Reported
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Synopsis
On March 31, a significant fire broke out at Makkar Multispeciality Hospital in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The Delhi Fire Service responded promptly to control the flames and rescue trapped individuals. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Key Takeaways
- Fire broke out at Makkar Multispeciality Hospital.
- No casualties reported as of now.
- Delhi Fire Service responded swiftly to the incident.
- Rescue operation was initiated for trapped patients.
- Cause of the fire is under investigation.
New Delhi, March 31 (NationPress) A significant fire erupted at a hospital in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar on Sunday night, as reported by officials.
Currently, there have been no casualties reported.
The Delhi Fire Service is actively engaged in efforts to control the flames.
The incident at Makkar Multispeciality Hospital left numerous patients and their families in a precarious situation.
Upon receiving the alert, police teams from Laxmi Nagar Police Station and nearby stations quickly arrived at the scene along with Delhi Fire Service personnel to commence a rescue operation.
Officials reported that multiple fire tenders were dispatched promptly to tackle the situation, and firefighting efforts are ongoing to contain the fire.
The blaze erupted at Makkar Multispeciality Hospital, a notable healthcare institution in Laxmi Nagar.
Locals described the scene as chaotic, with flames consuming part of the hospital building.
While the cause of the fire remains unclear, authorities suspect an electrical malfunction might have triggered it.
The Delhi Fire Service acted quickly to respond to the emergency, sending four fire tenders to the location.
Firefighters are working diligently to extinguish the flames and prevent any spread to other sections of the hospital.
The rescue operation is being coordinated by seasoned personnel, who are prioritizing the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Fire Officer Deepak Hooda confirmed that the fire was contained to the ground floor and has now been successfully extinguished.
"The fire that broke out today was controlled promptly. Initially, it was reported that a child was affected, but he had already been evacuated," Hooda informed IANS.
This incident has raised concerns about fire safety and emergency preparedness in hospitals.
The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the fire and promptly dispatched teams to the site.
Fire Officer Hooda stated, "We received a report about a fire at a hospital. The fire was on the ground floor and has been extinguished. There are no injuries reported."
The rapid response from the fire department ensured that the situation was brought under control without any injuries.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Fire Officer Hooda remarked, "The cause of the fire is yet to be determined."
Authorities will continue to assess the origin and circumstances of the incident.
Further updates regarding the situation are awaited.
