Fire at Tamil Nadu Hospital Kills Six, Including a Child

The blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, led to suffocation deaths and the evacuation of dozens of patients.

A fire broke out at City Hospital on Trichy Road in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday night, killing six people, including a six-year-old child.
Victims were found unconscious in an elevator and later declared dead due to asphyxiation caused by smoke inhalation.
Firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours, evacuating around 30 patients to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Initial investigations suggest the fire was likely triggered by an electrical short circuit, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed condolences and announced financial aid for the victims' families and the injured.