According to ANI, Salem Collector S Karmegam said, "Today around 8.47 am, due to electrical issues a fire occurred on the first floor of the trauma ICU and Ortho Post-operative ward in Mohan Kumaramngalam Government College and Hospital. Patients in the Trauma and Ortho wards were shifted. "
"The fire service inspected the situation. PWD Electrical and Civil Executive engineers were at the spot to find the cause of electrical issues...I have inspected all the floors and everything is normal and under control. Electrical Inspectors will monitor the situation," he said.
"The fire service inspected the situation. PWD Electrical and Civil Executive engineers were at the spot to find the cause of electrical issues...I have inspected all the floors and everything is normal and under control. Electrical Inspectors will monitor the situation," he said.
The district Collector also spoke with the nearby hospitals including those run by private parties to treat the patients so that services would not be affected.
Upon notification, Sevvapet fire tenders swiftly arrived at the scene and successfully brought the fire under control. Further investigations are underway.
The fire was first noticed by the doctors and nurses from the operation theatre.