Delhi: Fire breaks out at BM Gupta Hospital's Dental wing, no injuries reported

ANI May 13, 2025 467 views

A fire broke out at BM Gupta Hospital's dental wing in Delhi's Uttam Nagar area, starting in the nurses' hostel. The blaze spread to the third floor but was contained within 90 minutes. All patients and staff were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.

"The blaze was brought under control after nearly one and a half hours with 11 fire tenders." – Delhi Fire Services
New Delhi, May 13: A fire broke out on the second and third floors of the dental wing of BM Gupta Hospital, a nursing home in Delhi's Uttam Nagar area, on Tuesday evening.

Key Points

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Fire started in nurses' hostel on second floor

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Spread to third-floor medical records

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15-20 patients and 20 staff evacuated safely

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No injuries reported

According to Delhi Fire Services, the blaze, which started around 8:00 PM IST, was brought under control after nearly one and a half hours with the deployment of 11 fire tenders.

The fire originated in the nurses' hostel on the second floor, which housed accommodations for six nurses, and spread to a portion of the third floor containing medical records.

The building comprises a ground floor with a chemist shop, a first floor with offices and an OPD, and the affected upper floors.

Approximately 15-20 patients and 20 staff members present at the time were safely evacuated.

No injuries or casualties have been reported. The fire was declared under control at 9:25 PM IST.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and further details are awaited.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Thank God no one was hurt! 🙏 But seriously, Delhi hospitals need better fire safety audits. This is the 3rd incident this year. Our healthcare infrastructure needs urgent upgrades.
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Priya M.
As someone who visited this hospital last month, I'm shocked! The building looked old but I never imagined fire hazards. Kudos to the fire department for quick response. Hope they fix electrical wiring issues common in Delhi buildings.
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Amit S.
Medical records destroyed? That's concerning for patients. Hope they had digital backups. Hospitals must make digitization compulsory - paper records are so last century!
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Neha T.
Why are nurses' hostels in hospital buildings itself? After long shifts, they deserve proper living spaces with safety measures. This incident shows we need better facilities for our healthcare workers.
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Vikram J.
11 fire tenders for 1.5 hours? Must have been serious. Makes me wonder - do all Delhi hospitals have proper fire exits and drills? We learn about fire safety only after such incidents.
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Sunita R.
Relieved to hear about safe evacuation! 👏 But authorities must conduct surprise checks on all nursing homes - many operate in cramped buildings with poor safety standards. Prevention is better than cure!

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