Koraput, Aug 30: A fire broke out in the Special New Born Care Unit (SNCU) inside the Maternal and Child Care wing at SLN Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Koraput on Friday.
According to the report, there were around 42 infants in the ward when the mishap took place. A short circuit ignited a fire that quickly filled the entire ward with thick smoke.
Thankfully, prompt action by the hospital authorities enabled the safe evacuation of all patients and staff, with no casualties reported.
Police and firemen rushed to the spot and were able to bring the situation under control.