Rescue operations are underway, the deputy police commissioner said.
Bombay:
At least two people died after a fire broke out last night at a hospital in a shopping mall in Mumbai. More than 70 coronavirus patients were admitted to the hospital at the time of the incident.
The incident comes at a time when India’s financial capital is once again experiencing a surge in Covid cases. On Thursday, the city recorded 5,504 new infections to record a new record.
Last night, more than 70 Covid patients were rushed out of Dreams Mall Sunrise Hospital when the fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. However, two of them died, authorities said.
About 22 fire trucks were rushed to the hospital to put out the flames. The cause of the incident is still unknown; a probe has been launched.
“Two victims have been reported in the incident. A level 3 or level 4 fire broke out on the first floor of a shopping center at 12:30 am. There are 22 to 23 firefighters at the scene,” the police officer said. Prashant Kadam was quoted by the ANI news agency.
Two casualties have been reported in a fire. The rescue operation for 76 patients admitted to the COVID Care hospital is underway. Level 3 or Level 4 fire broke out on the first floor of a shopping center at 12:30 a.m. M. Around 23 firefighters tenders present on site: DCP Prashant Kadam #Mumbaipic.twitter.com/lVJ4zMRvX9
– ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2021
“Of 73 covid patients, 30 patients were transferred to the Mulund Jumbo center and three patients were transferred to the Fortis Hospital,” confirmed a senior doctor.
The ANI news agency quoted Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar as saying: “This is the first time I have seen a hospital in a shopping mall. It is a very serious situation. Seven patients were connected to ventilators. 70 patients have been transferred. to another hospital. There will be an investigation to confirm the cause of the fire. “
(With contributions from ANI)
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