Bareilly: Panic broke out at Navodaya Hospital in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, after a sudden fire sent thick smoke through the hospital premises. Patients, attendants and hospital staff were caught in a tense situation as emergency teams rushed to the spot.
Firefighters reached the hospital shortly after the incident was reported and launched an operation to bring the blaze under control. Police personnel were also deployed at the location as emergency response efforts continued.
Around 150 Patients Inside HospitalAccording to preliminary information, around 150 patients were present inside the hospital when the fire broke out.
Hospital authorities immediately began shifting patients to other medical facilities to prevent further risk. Patients were moved to multiple nearby hospitals as part of the evacuation process.
The quick response by hospital management and emergency teams helped prevent a potentially more serious situation inside the medical facility.
Firefighters Battle Blaze, Relatives Wait AnxiouslyVisuals from the scene showed firefighters working inside and around the hospital as thick smoke continued to rise from the affected area.
Relatives of patients gathered outside the hospital premises and waited anxiously for updates about their family members.
Police and emergency personnel remained at the site to assist with the evacuation and maintain the situation.Short Circuit SuspectedPreliminary information suggests that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. There is also a possibility that an air-conditioning compressor could have been involved.
However, the exact cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed and is expected to be established after a detailed investigation and inspection of the affected area.
Emergency Response Underway
The incident took place at Navodaya Hospital near Bareilly’s Mini Bypass. Firefighters, police personnel and hospital staff worked together to evacuate patients and control the situation.
Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inspection to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the extent of damage.