Fire breaks out in Noida hospital, patients evacuated; short-circuit suspected
Noida: A fire broke out early Friday morning in the record room of Sumitra Hospital in Sector 35.
The fire was reportedly caused due to a short circuit in the computer equipment, and the affected room was locked during the incident.
Six fire tenders and hydraulic platforms from the fire safety department controlled the blaze in an hour. As dense smoke spread to the first and second floors, around 25 patients were safely evacuated and relocated.
Firefighters confirmed there were no serious injuries or casualties. "Two patient attendants sustained minor injuries while exiting through a window," chief fire officer Pradeep Kumar Chaubey said.
The broader issue of fire safety in the district revealed that 42 hospitals operate without valid fire no objection certificates (NOCs), with many lacking standard safety infrastructure such as extinguishers, alarms, hydrants, and clear evacuation routes.
Officials noted that previous incidents, including a recent blaze at Metro Hospital in Noida and server-room fires in other medical facilities, highlight the urgent need for compliance. Hospital management confirmed that all necessary precautions and safety protocols were in place, but the short circuit triggered the fire.
Earlier this week, a minor fire broke out in the physiotherapy ward of Metro Hospital in Sector 11. While several equipment were damaged, no evacuation was required, police said.
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