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10 Patients Killed, Several Injured in Major Fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack

Cuttack: At least 10 patients lost their lives and several others were injured after a major fire broke out at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, triggering panic among patients, attendants and hospital staff.

SCB Medical College

According to officials, the fire erupted in one of the hospital wards late at night, quickly spreading smoke through parts of the building. Hospital authorities and emergency teams rushed to evacuate patients from the affected areas while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control.


Many patients had to be shifted urgently to other wards and nearby medical facilities as thick smoke filled the corridors. Emergency responders managed to rescue several patients, but 10 people reportedly died, most of them due to severe burns and smoke inhalation.


Several others who sustained injuries during the incident were admitted to different wards of the hospital, where doctors said they are being treated and are under close medical observation.


Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, visited the hospital soon after the incident to assess the situation and meet the injured patients. He expressed deep grief over the loss of lives and assured that the government would provide all possible assistance to the victims and their families.


The Chief Minister also ordered a judicial probe into the incident to determine the exact cause of the fire and to identify any lapses in safety measures. He said strict action would be taken against those found responsible.


Authorities have launched an investigation to examine possible causes of the blaze, including electrical faults or equipment malfunction. Fire department officials are also inspecting the hospital building to assess damage and ensure safety before normal operations fully resume.


The tragic incident has raised serious concerns about fire safety preparedness in hospitals, with experts calling for stronger emergency protocols and regular safety audits in medical institutions across the state.

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