Overview

• A 33,000-volt transformer exploded at 3:34 pm on July 3, igniting a fire that Delhi Fire Services doused by 3:55 pm with eight fire tenders.
• DFS chief Atul Garg confirmed there were no injuries and hospital operations, including patient care, proceeded without interruption.
• AIIMS issued a statement clarifying the blaze occurred in a New Delhi Municipal Council–owned transformer within the JPNATC complex.
• Preliminary findings suggest a short circuit caused the blast, prompting authorities to open a formal probe into infrastructure safety.
• The incident underscores the importance of rigorous electrical maintenance and rapid emergency coordination at major healthcare facilities.