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At least 8 people were reported dead after fire breaks out at a Covid-19 hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Thursday morning.
According to the reports about 45 patients were admitted to the 50-bed hospital at the time of the incident. The patients have been rescued and shifted to another hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths. “Saddened by the tragic hospital fire in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to CM @vijayrupanibjp Ji and Mayor @ibijalpatel Ji regarding the situation. Administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected,” he tweeted.
As the blaze broke out at the Shrey Hospital in Navrangpura area at around 3 am, eight fire engines and 10 ambulances of the fire department were rushed to the site. Five men and three women – admitted to the ICU ward – died.
The patients have been shifted to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. A probe into the incident has been ordered by Gujarat Chief Minter Vijay Rupani and the hospital has been sealed, reported a news agency.
“Sangeeta Singh, Additional Chief Secretary (Home Department), will be leading the probe. The Chief Minister has ordered for a report within three days,” stated a statement by the CM office.
Ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives. Rs 50,000 each would be given to those injured due to the hospital fire. Sources said the blaze broke out due to a short circuit.
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