Overview

• The fire broke out at around 10:37 a.m. on June 25 in a ventilator unit within the ICU of Vrindavan Hospital in Thane, Maharashtra.
• Local fire personnel and disaster management teams responded immediately and brought the blaze under control in less than an hour.
• Six patients were on site during the incident, including a 66-year-old ICU patient who was swiftly moved to a secure area.
• No casualties or serious injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the ventilator equipment.
• Vrindavan Hospital officials and municipal authorities have launched an investigation into the equipment malfunction and safety protocols.