Fire Breaks Out in Odisha Medical College, Infants Safely Evacuated

A fire at SLN Medical College in Odisha's Koraput caused panic on Friday. Triggered by a short circuit in the special newborn care unit, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The 42 infants in the unit were relocated to other wards, and the situation was controlled promptly.

A fire broke out at SLN Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Koraput on Friday, triggering panic among patient parties, police said.

The fire, officials revealed, was caused by a short circuit in the special newborn care unit. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life occurred during the incident.

Sushant Kumar Sahu, the hospital's superintendent, stated that at least 42 infants admitted to the SNCU were swiftly moved to other wards, and the situation was brought under control.

(With inputs from agencies.)