Odisha hospital blaze: Fire alarm was off, staff ignored initial sparks, finds probe
A probe reveals SCB Medical College's fire alarm was off and staff ignored AC sparks before a blaze killed 12 patients. A critical four-minute window saw no emergency service alert, with the fire station just 200 meters away. Sprinklers failed, and extinguishers were used, losing precious time. Officials are now reviewing hospital fire readiness.
A probe reveals SCB Medical College's fire alarm was off and staff ignored AC sparks before a blaze killed 12 patients. A critical four-minute window saw no emergency service alert, with the fire station just 200 meters away. Sprinklers failed, and extinguishers were used, losing precious time. Officials are now reviewing hospital fire readiness. What's Your Reaction?
