Fire engulfs hospital in southern India, authorities scramble to control blaze
by Aditi VermaA massive fire broke out on the 5th floor of a Hospital in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh, rapidly spreading to the 6th floor’s administration block.
The incident took place at Seven Hills Hospital, MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam on August 11.
Visuals showed after a massive fire broke out in the hospital, chaos ensued as thick smoke filled the air and alarms blared. Patients, their relatives, and staff members rushed out of the building, filling the hospital grounds with a frantic crowd.
Soon, a team of firefighters arrived, sirens wailing as they quickly set up their equipment. With hoses in hand, they began battling the flames, trying to bring the fire under control. The hospital’s entrance was crowded with people, all desperate to escape the threat within.
A significant fire erupted at Seven Hills Hospital in Visakhapatnam, causing widespread panic as the flames spread from the 5th floor to the 6th floor’s administrative block. The fire, which has yet to be contained, has put a spotlight on the hospital’s safety measures, or lack thereof. Patients and their families, already wary of safety in private healthcare facilities, are now even more concerned.
Firefighting teams are working tirelessly to control the blaze, but it remains out of control as of the latest reports. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with an emphasis on fire safety protocols and potential hazards that may have contributed to the accident.
There is growing concern among the public that negligence may have played a role in the fire, with many blaming both hospital management and officials for the incident. The accident has sparked a debate on the importance of rigorous monitoring of fire safety, road safety, and parking facilities in such institutions.