According to news reports, the blaze, which reportedly began around 5:30 a.m., was traced to a suspected short circuit in the CCTV server room on the ground floor.
The fire spread rapidly through electrical wiring, triggering alarms throughout the hospital and sending smoke into upper floors, including the Critical Care Unit (CCU) on the first floor. Hospital staff acted swiftly to evacuate patients and prevent a major tragedy.
Speaking to TOI, Chief Fire Officer Ankush Mittal said more than 22 critical and elderly patients were rescued using stretchers and wheelchairs and shifted to another ward, where oxygen and medical support were arranged.
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Two fire tenders from Alambagh and Hazratganj fire stations reached the site within minutes after receiving the alert at 5:38 a.m.. Firefighters, led by Station Officer Dharmpal Singh, battled the flames for over an hour before bringing the situation under control. Smoke guns and exhaust fans were used to clear the building, ensuring there were no casualties or injuries. While the server room and electrical systems suffered extensive damage, officials confirmed no injuries or casualties were reported. The emergency ward on the ground floor, which housed over ten patients at the time, remained unaffected, as hospital staff quickly sealed it off to prevent smoke from entering.
Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Sangeeta Sagar confirmed that all patients, attendants, and staff were safe. She said, “The fire was caused by a suspected short circuit in the server room. Our team and the fire department acted swiftly to prevent a major disaster,” reports TOI.
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According to Bhaskar English, the hospital administration has informed higher authorities about the incident. The Divisional Railway Hospital management has said that a technical investigation will be conducted into the causes of the accident to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future. Preliminary findings suggest that an electrical overload in the server and CCTV systems may have triggered the blaze.
Fire officials commended the hospital staff and rescue teams for their prompt action, noting that any delay could have resulted in serious cases of smoke inhalation. By 7:00 a.m., the fire was fully extinguished, and the hospital was declared safe for operations.
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