10 Patients Killed In Major Fire At SCB Medical College Hospital In Odisha's Cuttack

The staff were injured during the evacuation of patients, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

16 Mar, 01:43 — 16 Mar, 02:31

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10 patients were killed in a fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha
The fire occurred early Sunday morning
The incident took place in the trauma care ICU of the hospital

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10 patients died in the fire at SCB Medical College Hospital

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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced 25 lakh compensation for the deceased's kin

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Hospital staff were injured during patient evacuation

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The fire is suspected to be caused by a short circuit

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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced 25 lakh for the kin of the deceased

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Hospital staff were injured during patient evacuation

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The blaze is suspected to be caused by a short circuit

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This incident highlights critical safety concerns in medical facilities, particularly in high-risk areas like ICUs. It underscores the need for stringent fire safety protocols and emergency preparedness to protect vulnerable patients and staff.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

10 dead, several injured in fire at Odisha’s SCB Medical College

At least 10 patients died in a fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital's trauma care ICU in Cuttack early Sunday morning. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, led to seven deaths within the ICU and three during evacuation. Odisha's Chief Minister ordered a judicial probe into the incident.

By ASHOK PRADHAN

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indian-expressMostly Factual41m ago

Odisha Hospital Fire Live Updates: Odisha CM announces 25 lakh for kin of deceased after 10 killed in blaze at SCB Medical College

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