Panic among patients as massive fire breaks out at Mavjat Multi Specialist Hospital

A serious incident has occurred in Palanpur city of Banaskantha district, where a massive fire suddenly broke out at the well-known Mavjat Multi Specialist Hospital. According to a report by Sandesh, the fire started from the hospital's terrace or canteen area, which rapidly took a fierce form and engulfed the second floor.

At the time of the incident, a large number of patients were admitted for treatment in the hospital. As clouds of smoke and flames of fire suddenly appeared, an atmosphere of heavy panic and chaos was created among the patients and their relatives.

In this emergency situation, the hospital administration, medical staff, and locals exerted great effort to save the lives of the patients. Critically ill patients undergoing treatment in the ICU and wards were immediately moved to a safe open area outside the hospital along with their oxygen cylinders.

It has been learned that a major loss of life was averted as all patients were immediately evacuated due to the promptness shown by the hospital staff.