Fire erupts at microbiology lab of SMS Medical College, Equipment and machines gutted
Jaipur: A fire broke out in the microbiology lab of the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College here on Monday morning, officials said. Over 20 air conditioners, furniture and other essential items were destroyed due to the fire.
There was, however, no loss of life, they said.
The officials said that machines, documents and many equipment kept in the lab have been damaged in the fire.
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Due to the fire incident, the lab faced huge losses and over 20 air conditioners, furniture and other essential items were also destroyed.
Jaipur Greater Chief Fire Officer Jalaj Ghasia said that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the lab equipment, which was brought under control within an hour by three fire brigades.
He added that there was no loss of life due to the fire.
Health Minister Gajendra Singh reached the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College and inspected the incident of arson in the microbiology lab.
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