Doctor couple among 6 killed in massive fire at hospital in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad

Mangalore Today News Network

Dhanbad, Jan 28, 2023: At least six people, including two doctors, died of suffocation after a massive fire broke out at Hazra Hospital in Purana Bazar in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad, on Friday night. Meanwhile, nine people were rescued from the spot.

 

The deceased have been identified as Dr Vikas Hazra and his wife Dr Prema Hazra and other employees of the hospital.

The fire reportedly erupted on the 2nd floor of the hospital due to a short circuit. Gradually, it spread and engulfed the 1st floor where people who were sleeping couldn’t get a chance to save themselves.

With no arrangements to douse the blaze, the room soon filled with smoke due to which six people including a doctor couple died of suffocation.

Fire department was informed, after which 2 fire engines reached the spot and rescued a total of 9 people from both sides of the hospital. All of them have been admitted to the nearby Pataliputra nursing home where they are undergoing treatment.

According to the fire department personnel, there was no special security arrangement to prevent the fire in the hospital. Even the antifire machine was not active, highlighting negligence in security.

Courtesy: India Today