A fire incident occurred at AS Multi Kidney Hospital on Dabri-Palam Road in southwest Delhi late Sunday night. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported, and all patients were evacuated safely, according to officials.
Emergency Response
The police received a call regarding the fire at the Sagarpur police station at 10:27 pm. In response, 15 police personnel from PCR units, Delhi Fire Services, and CATS ambulance teams promptly arrived at the scene. However, by the time emergency teams reached the hospital, the fire had already been brought under control by the hospital staff using fire extinguishers.
Cause of the Fire
Preliminary investigations indicated that a short circuit in the electricity meter and panel caused the blaze. The Delhi Fire Services dispatched three fire tenders to the spot to douse the flames, and BSES personnel also arrived at the hospital. Fire officials later confirmed that the fire was confined to an electric junction box on the ground floor. A “stop” message was issued at 10:40 pm after ensuring the situation was under control.
Patient Safety
At the time of the incident, around 10 to 15 patients were present inside the hospital. The hospital administration safely shifted all of them during the emergency. Authorities confirmed that no one was injured and no loss of life was reported.
The swift action by hospital staff and emergency services ensured that the incident did not escalate further. Officials have emphasized the importance of fire safety measures in healthcare facilities.
