Massive Fire at Sealdah ESI Hospital Claims Life of ICU Patient; 80 Rescued

Kolkata: In an unfortunate incident, a patient at the Sealdah ESI hospital in Kolkata tragically died in a fire that broke out on the ground floor early Friday morning, reportedly caused by a short circuit, according to fire officials.

The fire erupted around 5 AM, prompting a swift response from the fire brigade, which arrived at the scene and managed to control the blaze. District Fire Officer TK Dutta confirmed that it was a significant fire that resulted in one fatality in the ICU.

According to an ANI report, "It was a very major fire. We rescued all the patients who were trapped inside, there were nearly 80 of them. However, one patient who was admitted to the ICU died, but there has been no other casualty. The fire could be seen till the top floor of the hospital," Dutta said.

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Speaking to ANI, Mondal said, "The room that caught fire, there was a fibre door. I switched off my alarm at 4:40 am...after some time, I saw fire and smoke started entering our room. I started calling for help. Then, the staff came and I was brought down in a wheelchair."