Massive fire strikes major orthopedic hospital, dozens injured in blaze
by Ekta ChaubeyAt least seven people were killed and 20 others were injured in a fire at a prominent orthopedic hospital.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. at City Hospital, located on Trichy Road in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu on December 12.
The visual shows thick smoke and flames billowing from the building, causing panic among bystanders. Firefighters spent nearly an hour extinguishing the blaze, while rescuers used ladders to evacuate the injured and transport them to ambulances. The injured were then taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
According to reports the deceased included one child and two women. Police and fire officials stated that the victims were found unconscious in a lift and were rushed to the hospital, where they were declared dead. The remaining patients were safely evacuated and transferred to nearby facilities.
The fire was believed to have started in the reception area on the ground floor, likely due to a short circuit. The flames spread quickly, engulfing the building. Firefighters reported that the victims likely died from suffocation caused by the dense smoke.
Initial reports suggested a short circuit in the reception area as the probable cause of the fire. Around 50 ambulances were dispatched to transfer patients to safer locations. At least 30 patients were admitted to the Dindigul government hospital. Firefighters fought for over an hour to control the fire, and rescue efforts continued to assist those trapped inside.