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
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.
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