SCB Medical College: 10 patients died on Monday morning due to a fire that broke out in the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha.
SCB Medical College Fire: Around 10 patients died and 11 hospital staff sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, on Monday morning.
The fire reportedly started between 2:30 AM and 3:00 AM in the ward where critically ill patients were undergoing treatment. Fire tenders reached the spot immediately and are engaged in rescue operations.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that staff were injured while rescuing patients.
CM visits hospital
Soon after the incident, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the hospital along with Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and reviewed the situation. He also met other patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. The CM said some staff members were injured while trying to save the patients.
The CM further said that a total of 23 patients have been shifted to other departments. Seven critically ill patients died while being moved to other ICUs and wards, while three other patients died later. He said he has directed the concerned officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured patients.
Government orders probe
However, initial investigation suggests that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit in the air conditioning system or a medical device. The government has ordered a high-level probe into the incident.