A fire at the intensive care unit of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur killed six critically ill patients late on Sunday night. The blaze, believed to have started from a short circuit in the storage area, broke out just before midnight and spread quickly through the trauma center. Eleven patients were in the ICU when the fire began, and fourteen others were evacuated from a nearby ward as smoke filled the rooms.
Relatives of the victims accused hospital staff of negligence, but hospital authorities denied these claims, stating staff members risked their lives to evacuate patients. The government of Rajasthan has launched an investigation into the incident, while Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma assured that all necessary steps are being taken for the safety and care of those affected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and wished the injured a swift recovery. Hospital fires resulting in fatalities have occurred before in India, with reports highlighting frequent safety lapses and inadequate firefighting systems.
Relatives of the victims accused hospital staff of negligence, but hospital authorities denied these claims, stating staff members risked their lives to evacuate patients. The government of Rajasthan has launched an investigation into the incident, while Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma assured that all necessary steps are being taken for the safety and care of those affected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and wished the injured a swift recovery. Hospital fires resulting in fatalities have occurred before in India, with reports highlighting frequent safety lapses and inadequate firefighting systems.
