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Fire at Bengaluru Private Hospital Prompts Safe Evacuation of 14 Patients

Authorities have begun an investigation after police said an electrical cable in a basement duct likely started the blaze.

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.