Punjab: Fire breaks out at Amritsar's Guru Nanak Dev Hospital

Amritsar, May 14: A major mishap was averted as a fire broke out at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, in Punjab on Saturday afternoon. It took firefighters more than an hour to douse the flames. No casualty or injury to anyone was reported. At least six firefighters were pressed into service at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar. A short circuit in a transformer is said to be the cause behind the incident. Also Read: ‘Tomato flu’ scare in Kerala; 80 children found infected Patients from six wards of nephrology, two of skin and three of surgical were evacuated and shifted to other wards. As per information, the fire broke out near the X-Ray department. The three floors of the building were damaged. The loss to the medical equipment and building is yet to be assessed. Also Read | India reports 2,858 fresh Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths Punjab Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO also visited the spot. He enquired after the condition of the people affected by the fire. The Cabinet minister said officials or employees responsible for the incident would not be spared. He said although the fire broke out due to oil leaking from an old power transformer, the incident would be investigated. "While this hospital treats thousands of people daily, several students also study at this medical college. Under no circumstances can the safety of people and hospital be compromised," he added. Harbhajan Singh ETO directed officials of the power department to restore power supply to the hospital at the earliest. After discussions with officials, the Cabinet minister said a 'complex substation' should be set up here soon to meet the power requirement of the hospital. PTC News