Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Sion hospital's X-Ray department, no injuries reported

The Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire. Pic/Videograb

A fire erupted at an X-Ray department room at Sion hospital in Mumbai at around 11:57 am on Tuesday, civic officials said, adding that no injuries were reported in the incident.

According to the hospital dean, Dr. Pramod Ingale, the fire was caused by a blast in the air conditioning unit. Thick smoke rose from the area, creating a brief panic among patients and staff.

Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, he said.

"The fire was confined to AC Unit of X-Ray department," officials said.

Thick smoke creates panic

"The was a blast in the AC due to which the fire broke out. The thick smoke went upwards which did create a bit of panic. However, no human was injured. There is no damage to any equipment. However, there are minor damages to the infrastructure. All patients have been moved to a safe spot," Dr. Ingale said.

There was no damage to medical equipment, although minor structural damage occurred. All patients were safely moved to a secure location, the official said.

Fire extinguished

The Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the scene and successfully extinguished the fire.

Further details were awaited.