Bhubaneswar: 22 dead, 106 undergoing treatment after fire breaks out at SUM Hospital
A major fire at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar killed 22 people. Police carried out the rescue work along with the Fire Services Department.
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A major fire at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar killed 22 people. Police carried out the rescue work along with the Fire Services Department. Photo: PTI
The fire broke out in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the dialysis ward due to an electric short circuit. Photo: PTI
A total of 106 others underwent treatment for injuries. The hospital authorities denied any lapses on its part. Photo: PTI
Four officials were suspended from the hospital following the incident for dereliction of duty. Fire Service Depatment carried out the rescue and relief operation. Photo: Biswa Ranjan
The Odisha government lodged two FIRs against the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital authorities in connection with the fire. Photo: Biswa Ranjan