Fire Breaks out at Greater Noida Hospital
Noida: A major fire erupted at Swasthtam Hospital in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, causing widespread panic among patients and staff. The fire quickly spread, triggering a swift response from emergency services.
According to initial reports, the blaze started on the floor above the hospital pharmacy, likely due to a short circuit. The fire caused widespread chaos throughout the building, forcing authorities to evacuate the hospital to ensure the safety of everyone inside.
Sparks from the malfunctioning transformer fell onto the balcony of the first floor, leading to the rapid spread of flames inside the hospital. In addition to the hospital's building, a motorcycle parked near the transformer also caught fire due to the falling sparks.
As soon as the fire started, the hospital staff acted quickly to ensure the safety of the patients and staff. The building was immediately evacuated, and hospital employees attempted to extinguish the fire using fire extinguishers.
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