Odisha: A big fire broke out at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, on Monday (March 16). At least 10 patients who were in the ICU died in the incident. Officials said the exact number of deaths is still being checked.
According to early information, the fire may have started because of a short circuit. Smoke quickly spread inside the hospital, which made it hard for patients and staff to move out safely.
Firefighters and rescue teams reached the hospital soon after the incident. Many patients were taken out of the building and shifted to other hospitals for treatment.
After the accident, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the hospital to see the situation. He said the government will investigate the incident and help the families of the victims.