A massive fire broke out at City Hospital in Akola on Thursday, May 21, triggering a large-scale emergency response.
According to media reports, several fire brigade teams rushed to the spot, and efforts are underway to control the blaze. Additionally, efforts are also underway to evacuate patients, hospital staff, and visitors reportedly trapped inside the hospital building. Visuals shared by ANNakolanewsnetwork showed patients being carried and being transported to an ambulance.
The fire was reportedly caused by an AC short-circuit in the ICU. Officials informed that while 20 to 25 patients were in the hospital, only two were inside the ICU at the time, and those injured have been shifted to another facility.
More details awaited
