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PGI fire incident: Massive fire breaks out at PGI's Advance Eye Centre in Chandigarh, watch visuals

Written by  Shefali Kohli -- October 16th 2023 10:33 AM -- Updated: October 16th 2023 11:09 AM
PGI fire incident: Massive fire breaks out at PGI's Advance Eye Centre in Chandigarh, watch visuals

PGI fire incident: Massive fire breaks out at PGI's Advance Eye Centre in Chandigarh, watch visuals

PGI fire mishap: In a horrific and unfortunate incident, a massive fire broke out PGI's Advance Eye Centre in Chandigarh. 

As per the information received, fire erupted in the basement of PGI's Advance Eye Centre in Chandigarh. 


The fire, believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the basement, started at around 9 am on Monday. 

As soon as the fire was noticed, Security officers, fire officers and staff members, including faculty, residents, staff nurses, and subordinate staff of PGI, swung into action to rescue and relocate patients to safer areas.

The firefighters of the Chandigarh Fire Brigade are making efforts to extinguish the fire. No casualties have been reported so far. Top officials of PGI, Chandigarh have reached the spot. 

More details awaited. 

Watch Visuals 



Earlier also six days ago, a massive fire broke out in the computer room of the C-block of Nehru Hospital at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh. Fortunately, due to swift action and coordination, no casualties were reported, and all patients were safely evacuated.

The fire, believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the computer room, started around 11:45 pm at night. 

- PTC NEWS

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