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10 patients di£ in India hospital fire

A tragic fire broke out at a hospital in India, killing 10 patients and injuring others as staff and emergency services worked to control the blaze. The fire occurred in a ward where patients were receiving treatment, and local firefighters were called in quickly to help evacuate survivors and put out the flames.

Officials said the fire spread rapidly, forcing medical teams to relocate patients to safer areas of the facility. Authorities have begun an investigation to determine what sparked the blaze, with initial focus on electrical faults or equipment malfunctions.

Relatives of those affected gathered outside the hospital, anxious for news about loved ones. Local leaders expressed sorrow and pledged support for victims’ families while emergency services continue to treat the injured.

The incident has raised renewed calls for improved safety standards in healthcare facilities across India, with experts urging stronger fire prevention measures and regular safety checks to protect vulnerable patients.

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