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Ventilator Fire in Thane Hospital ICU Extinguished in Under an Hour

An official inquiry into the cause of the blaze follows the safe evacuation of all six patients.

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.