Blaze at Safdarjung Hospital Contained Promptly, No Casualties

A fire broke out in Safdarjung Hospital's old emergency building, but was swiftly controlled with no injuries. A nurse was rescued, and patients were evacuated. The fire safety system functioned effectively. An investigation to determine the cause is underway.

A fire erupted in a store room within Safdarjung Hospital's old emergency building on Tuesday, confirmed officials from Delhi Fire Services (DFS).

Remarkably, no injuries were reported. A nurse was successfully rescued from the third floor, thanks to prompt action by the fire services.

According to DFS Chief Atul Garg, the alarm was raised around 10:40 am, leading to a quick dispatch of seven fire tenders to gate no. 6 of the hospital. Manoj Kumar Sharma, DFS Divisional Officer (South), clarified that a total of eleven fire tenders, including fire bowsers, were mobilized, leading to the swift containment of the blaze and the rescue of an elderly nurse.

In a statement, Safdarjung Hospital emphasized the effective activation of their fire safety system, aiding in the quick evacuation of patients and staff from affected areas like the skin ward and dog bite clinic, now temporarily relocated to the New Emergency Block.

The fire was fully extinguished within an hour, with minimal damage. Ongoing investigation aims to determine the fire's cause.

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