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Massive Fire Engulfs Kozhikode Hospital, Patients Evacuated
29 Nov
Summary
- A large fire ignited in the AC plant on the ninth floor of Baby Memorial Hospital.
- Patients and staff were promptly evacuated as smoke spread rapidly.
- Firefighters successfully controlled the blaze after extensive efforts.
A substantial fire erupted at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode on Saturday morning, originating from the AC plant located on the ninth floor of the new C block. The incident prompted an immediate evacuation of patients and staff, as plumes of smoke became visible from kilometers away. Fortunately, the fire started in a section under construction, minimizing immediate patient risk.
Five fire brigade units were dispatched to the scene, initiating rapid rescue and firefighting operations. Eyewitnesses reported the suddenness of the blaze and the swift notification of hospital authorities. While patients on the eighth floor were relocated, the primary focus was on containing the fire and ensuring everyone's safety.
Through considerable effort, firefighters managed to bring the fire under control. The hospital administration stated that other areas remained unaffected. An official investigation has since been launched to determine the precise cause of the accidental fire.
