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.

A video of the incident, which has since surfaced, shows flames rising from the upper floor of the hospital, while staff members are seen working to control the blaze using fire extinguishers.

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There was a short circuit in the transformer installed outside the hospital, the sparks of which fell on the balcony of the first floor of the hospital, after which the fire spread in the hospital as well. As soon as the information about the fire in the hospital was received, the fire brigade team also reached the spot, after which the fire was controlled.

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