Balasore Hospital Fire: Short Circuit Sparks Blaze, No Casualties Reported

Balasore – Panic gripped patients and staff at the Balasore District Headquarters Hospital when a fire broke out in the housekeeping room on Friday. Thick smoke filled the corridors, prompting immediate evacuation efforts.

Eyewitnesses quickly alerted hospital authorities, and the Fire Department responded swiftly, containing the blaze before it spread to other sections of the hospital.

Supplies, including phenyl, clothes, and essential items, were destroyed, but officials confirmed that no lives were lost.

Doctors and nurses resumed duties once firefighters cleared the affected area. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit triggered the incident.

The hospital administration has ordered a detailed inquiry and pledged to strengthen safety measures, including regular inspections of electrical systems.

Residents praised the Fire Department’s rapid response, while hospital staff emphasised the importance of improved fire safety protocols in healthcare facilities.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for robust emergency preparedness in hospitals across the state.