Fire breaks out in Delhi's Phoenix hospital, no injuries reported
New Delhi: A fire broke out in the basement of a Phoenix hospital in south Delhi's GK-I on Saturday morning, at least five fire engines reached the spot and extinguished the blaze, the Delhi Fire Services official said.
No injuries or casualties were reported, they added.
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A call about the blaze was received at 9.07 am after which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a senior official said.
The fire broke out at the office and basement of the hospital and the flames were doused by 9.50 am, he said, adding that the cause of the fire is being ascertained.
According to fire officials, the fire is currently under control. However, the cause of the fire is yet unknown and will be determined after an official investigation.
Due to the fire, the beds in the hospital and other medical equipment in the room got severely burnt.
It has been reported that the fire started on the fourth floor of the hospital and the patients as well as the doctors were safely evacuated from the building.
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