Fire breaks out at Konni Govt Medical College Hospital; patients evacuated

Published On 2026-02-05 12:30 GMT | Update On 2026-02-05 12:30 GMT

Fire at Konni Medical College Hospital Sends Patients into Panic

Kottyam: Panic gripped Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Konni, Pathanamthitta district, after a fire, suspected to have been caused by a short-circuit, broke out in the generator room on Wednesday afternoon, prompting the emergency evacuation of patients.

The incident took place around 2.30 pm in the generator room, where a diesel generator that had been running since morning due to a power outage caught fire. Hospital authorities immediately activated emergency protocols and shifted patients out of the medical college building as a precautionary measure.

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Two fire brigade units from Konni and one from Pathanamthitta rushed to the spot following the incident. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control within a short time. As smoke spread to the upper floors, a high-capacity blower was brought from Pathanamthitta to ventilate the building.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Although the generator room was completely destroyed, the fire did not spread to other areas, preventing a major disaster, reports TOI.

As a precautionary measure, patients were moved out of the medical college building soon after the fire broke out. Preliminary reports suggest that the fire was caused by a short circuit. However, patients’ attendants have raised concerns about how the fire spread to the new building, reports Kerala Kaumudi.

Further investigation is underway to confirm the exact cause and assess the extent of the damage.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that Inspections of the trauma building of Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital revealed a series of critical violations, including non-functional fire safety systems, missing fire check doors, damaged hydrants, and inadequate access for fire tenders. In response, the Delhi Fire Service has refused to renew the building's fire safety certificate.

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Fire breaks out at Konni Govt Medical College Hospital; patients evacuated

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