Fire breaks out at Guntur Nature Cure Hospital, no injuries reported
Guntur: A fire broke out at the Manthena Satyanarayana Raju Ashram, also known as the Nature Cure Hospital, at Venkatapalem village in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, during the early hours of Tuesday.
The blaze reportedly started in the physiotherapy centre and green gym area before spreading to several nearby sheds. No casualties were reported.
The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. at the Nature Cure hospital, located on the banks of the Krishna River. Officials said there were no patients inside the physiotherapy centre when the fire broke out, averting a potentially serious incident.
After receiving an alert, fire tenders from Mangalagiri and other fire stations reached the hospital premises and brought the flames under control. Regional Fire Officer Jeelani confirmed that fire service personnel responded to the incident promptly and managed to control the flames.
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''The exact reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained''. Guntur District Fire Officer M. Srinivas Reddy, who inspected the site, said an investigation was underway to determine how the fire started, according to The Hindu.
According to a firefighter involved in the operation, the flames spread rapidly because the physiotherapy and gym facilities had been constructed using bamboo and other flammable materials. The firefighter also pointed out that fire-prevention measures were not in place at the facilities.
The fire subsequently reached several sheds in the surrounding area, causing damage to the structures. However, the prompt intervention of the fire services helped contain the blaze and prevent casualties.
The incident has brought attention to fire safety arrangements at healthcare facilities and associated structures, particularly areas constructed with combustible materials. While no injuries or deaths were reported, officials are continuing to assess the circumstances surrounding the fire.
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