Fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital; none hurt
A fire broke out in the surgical ICU of Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday morning. Healthcare workers quickly extinguished the blaze using fire extinguishers and evacuated patients from the affected area. The incident caused panic among patients' families but no injuries were reported. Mayor V.V. Rajesh, City Police Commissioner K. Karthick, and Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Rajan Khobragade visited the scene to assess the situation. Dr. Khobragade praised the healthcare personnel's quick response and ordered a safety audit of the hospital buildings
17 MAR 2026
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Fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital; none hurt
— The Hindu
A fire in the surgical ICU of the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram prompted a response from local officials and the use of fire extinguishers to evacuate patients.
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