Ahmedabad hospital fire: 100 patients evacuated, say cops

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, July 30: In the early hours of Sunday, a fire incident occurred at Rajasthan Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, resulting in the safe evacuation of approximately 100 patients as a precautionary measure, according to officials at the scene.

The fire was reported to have originated in the basement of the multi-storey hospital, located in the Sahibaug area of the city, at approximately 4:30 am. As soon as the authorities were informed, fire fighting teams promptly rushed to the scene to control the blaze. However, smoke continued to emerge from the affected area, posing a challenge to the responders.

Police Inspector MD Champavat, present at the site, confirmed that the firefighting teams were diligently working to bring the situation under control and prevent further escalation of the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations into the incident will be conducted once the situation is stabilized.

Given the seriousness of the situation, the hospital staff acted swiftly to ensure the safety of the patients. Around 100 patients were evacuated from the multi-storey building as a precautionary measure. The hospital is operated by a charitable trust, and the management, along with the medical staff, coordinated the evacuation efforts effectively.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any potential risks to human lives and property. The fire department, along with the police, will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire once it has been fully contained.

At this time, the priority remains on ensuring the well-being of the evacuated patients and maintaining the safety of the surrounding areas. The incident has highlighted the importance of having robust fire safety measures in place for all public establishments, especially hospitals, where the safety and care of patients are of utmost importance.

As more updates come in regarding the incident, further details will be disclosed to the public. Local authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with the emergency responders in their efforts to address the situation effectively.

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- With inputs from agencies

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