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IN PHOTOS: 10 patients killed, 11 injured after fire breaks out at ICU of Odisha hospital

Updated On: 16 March, 2026 11:49 AM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

At least 10 patients were killed after a major fire erupted in an ICU in Odisha government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital here in the wee hours of Monday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. Pics/PTI

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The health condition of at least five injured people is stated to be critical, an official said. Pics/PTI
The health condition of at least five injured people is stated to be critical, an official said. Pics/PTI
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of patients in the fire incident and announced that ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of patients in the fire incident and announced that ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased

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The chief minister, who rushed to the hospital, said that around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety

The chief minister, who rushed to the hospital, said that around 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries while rescuing patients to safety

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Noting that there were 23 patients at the Trauma Care ICU and an adjacent ICU and ward, the chief minister said seven patients died in the fire, while three others succumbed to burns or suffocation during evacuation. A total of 10 patients have died in the incident, Majhi told reporters

Noting that there were 23 patients at the Trauma Care ICU and an adjacent ICU and ward, the chief minister said seven patients died in the fire, while three others succumbed to burns or suffocation during evacuation. A total of 10 patients have died in the incident, Majhi told reporters

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The CM also announced Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of each deceased person

The CM also announced Rs 25 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of each deceased person

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The blaze reportedly broke out between 2:30 am and 3 am, when several critically ill patients were undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit

The blaze reportedly broke out between 2:30 am and 3 am, when several critically ill patients were undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit

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