Massive Fire Breaks Out At Delhi AIIMS, All Patients Evacuated Safely

The fire brokeout in the endoscopy room of the AIIMS hopital near the emergency ward, no casualties reported.

New Delhi: Fire broke out at the AIIMS Delhi Hospital on Monday morning. According to the latest reports, the fire broke out in the endoscopy room of the hospital. More than 6 fire tenders have been sent to the spot to dodge the fire, said Delhi Fire Service. The fire was at the endoscopy room, located above the emergency ward, on the second floor of the Old OPD. All patients in the room have been evacuated, AIIMS sources said, reported PTI.

Visuals from the spot showed black smoke billowing out of the windows. No casualties were reported in the incident, hospital sources said, adding the fire has been brought under control. The officials said information regarding the blaze was received at around 11.54 am, following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot, they said.

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