Fire safety audits have been completed in 323 healthcare facilties affiliated to the Maharashtra government''s public health department, the state Legislative Assembly was informed on Thursday. As many as 567 hospitals come under the state public health department.

In a written reply to a question raised by BJP MLA Atul Bhatkalkar, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said the public works department is preparing the estimate plan for fire safety for 170 hospitals, of which the plan for 74 is ready.