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No Injuries in King George Hospital Fire Scare
29 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A minor fire occurred in the Cardiology Block of King George Hospital.
- Forty-three patients were safely evacuated to other hospital wards.
- The estimated property loss due to the fire is ₹2 lakh.
A minor fire incident took place in the Cardiology Block of King George Hospital on Saturday, November 29. The hospital authorities acted swiftly, immediately relocating 43 patients from the affected ward to other sections of the hospital to ensure their safety.
The fire, which began around 9:30 a.m., was attributed to a suspected short circuit in the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust Office. Firefighters arrived promptly and managed to control the situation within a short period, averting any casualties.
KGH Superintendent I. Vani oversaw the response and estimated the property loss at ₹2 lakh. The local MLA also visited the site, urging hospital officials to implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
