Guwahati, April 03: A massive fire erupted on Monday evening at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Guwahati, Assam. The fire occurred on a laboratory floor, where the medical department is located within the GMCH premises. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and no casualties have been reported so far.
The incident has caused widespread panic among the staff and patients of the hospital. The fire spread quickly, and the authorities had to evacuate patients from the affected area immediately.
The fire department was alerted, and fire tenders were rushed to the scene to bring the flames under control. The firefighters worked tirelessly to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other areas of the hospital.
The GMCH is one of the most prominent medical institutions in Assam and provides medical care to a large number of patients every day. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is staffed by a team of highly skilled medical professionals.
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The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and investigations are currently underway. The authorities have assured that all necessary measures will be taken to ensure the safety of the patients and staff at the hospital.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place at the hospital, and the authorities are expected to conduct a thorough review of the hospital’s safety procedures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The fire at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital is a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and the need for constant vigilance. The authorities must take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of patients and staff at the hospital, and steps must be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
