A fire broke out in the ICU ward of Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi early on Wednesday, officials said. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) chief said that a total of nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot and approximately 50 patients were shifted to other wards in the hospital. The fire was reported from the ICU of the hospital," DFS chief said. Garg said that the fire started from the ventilator which could have been because of a short circuit. Preliminary visuals from the spot of fire showed the beds and medical equipment of the ICU ward covered in soot with no major visible damage.

Source: Hindustan Times March 31, 2021 04:41 UTC