Massive Fire Breaks Out at AIIMS Delhi, 6 Fire Tenders Rush to Spot

After the fire broke out at the AIIMS Delhi, over six fire tenders rushed to the spot to bring the flame under control. The Delhi Fire Service said no injuries were reported in the incident so far.

New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at the AIIMS building in the national capital on Monday. Notably, the fire broke out in the endoscopy room of the hospital and all have been evacuated. Soon after getting information, over six fire tenders rushed to the spot to bring the flame under control. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said in a statement that no injuries were reported in the incident so far.

#WATCH | Delhi: A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS. All people evacuated.

More than 6 fire tenders sent, say Delhi Fire Service

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“The fire is under control. The Director has also reached the spot to take stock of the situation,” AIIMS Delhi said in a statement.

Delhi: A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS. All people evacuated

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— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

The firefighting team reached the spot and started the rescue operation and all patients and staff in the vicinity were evacuated safely after a fire call was received from the emergency ward at 11:54 AM. The endoscopy room is located on the second floor of the Old Outpatient Department (OPD) at the hospital.

“A fire call has been received from the emergency ward of AIIMS at 11.54 hours. Total 8 fire tenders rushed to the site,” Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg told IANS.

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