Overview
- A blaze broke out in the basement area of Aveksha Hospital on MS Palya Road in Singapura and produced heavy smoke that spread through parts of the building.
- Fire tenders responded quickly and fire crews brought the fire under control without reported injuries to patients or staff.
- Fourteen patients, including some who were in the ICU, were evacuated and moved to a nearby hospital for care and monitoring.
- Vidyaranyapura police inspected the site and police officers say the fire is suspected to have originated from an electrical cable in a basement duct; formal inquiries are ongoing.
- Officials have not released full details on property damage or a final cause determination and further checks by police and fire teams will decide next steps for safety and accountability.