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Major Fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College; Patients Safely Evacuated

A fire erupted in the multi-speciality block of the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, with a suspected short circuit in a machine being the preliminary cause. Patients were promptly evacuated from the emergency ward and moved to safer locations within the hospital complex. Former MLA Kadakampally Surendran visited the site and confirmed the fire was under control, stating timely intervention averted a major disaster. Hospital authorities report the situation is contained, with no casualties, and further inspections are ongoing.

Key Points: Fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, Patients Evacuated

  • Fire in hospital multi-speciality block
  • Suspected short circuit cause
  • Patients evacuated safely
  • Situation now under control
  • Health Minister alerted
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Kerala: Fire breaks out at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College; patients evacuated

Fire breaks out in multi-speciality block of Govt Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. Patients evacuated, no casualties reported. Situation under control.

"Fire has been brought under control... Both the patients and the hospital have escaped a major disaster. - Kadakampally Surendran"

Thiruvananthapuram, March 17

A fire broke out at the multi-speciality block of Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday, with a suspected short circuit in a machine believed to be the preliminary cause of the incident.

Following the incident, patients were evacuated from the emergency ward and shifted to safer locations inside the hospital. According to the Hospital authorities, the situation is currently under control, and further checks are being carried out.

Former MLA Kadakampally Surendran reached Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.

On the incident, Surendran said, "Fire has been brought under control. I spoke with the patients. Both the patients and the hospital have escaped a major disaster. Timely and effective intervention took place immediately after the fire broke out. No one is missing. Inspections have been carried out everywhere. I spoke to the Health Minister. As soon as the incident was reported, the Minister instructed the concerned senior officials to reach the spot."

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Short circuit again? How many times will we hear this same reason? Our public infrastructure, especially critical places like hospitals, needs better electrical maintenance. Kudos to the team for the evacuation, but prevention is key.
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Sarah B
I'm just relieved the patients are safe. Can't imagine the panic in an emergency ward. Hope they conduct a thorough inspection of all equipment now. The hospital administration must release a detailed report on the cause.
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Rohit P
Good to see the former MLA and Health Minister were proactive. But sir, we need more than just instructions after an incident. We need a permanent solution and budget for upgrading old wiring and machines in all major hospitals.
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Karthik V
This is scary. Medical College is where people go for serious treatment. What if this happened in the ICU? The "timely intervention" saved the day this time, but we might not be so lucky next time. Safety drills are a must.
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Meera T
Heartfelt thanks to all the nurses, doctors, and staff who managed the evacuation calmly amidst the crisis. They are the real heroes. Hope the patients who were shifted are comfortable and receiving proper care.

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