A potentially catastrophic fire at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode was successfully contained on Saturday morning after a rapid response from Fire and Rescue Services and hospital staff. Thanks to swift evacuation measures, all patients and bystanders were safely moved from the affected floors.
Fire Erupts During Welding Work
Hospital officials reported that the fire started around 9 a.m. on the ninth floor, where welding activity was in progress at the air-conditioning plant.
Fire and Rescue Services deployed four units from nearby stations, preventing the flames from spreading to other areas of the hospital.
Swift Evacuation Saved Lives
The hospital attributed the safe evacuation to stringent emergency protocols and coordinated teamwork among:
- Medical staff
- Security guards
- Fire personnel
- Rescue services
A nurse who witnessed the incident said:
“Within minutes of the alert, we evacuated everyone from the eighth floor following standard rescue protocol.”
She added that normal hospital operations resumed within a few hours.
Fire Contained in Non-Patient Area
A major relief was that the fire broke out in a non-patient care zone, reducing the risk of injury. Despite the emergency, patients and bystanders cooperated effectively, helping ensure a smooth evacuation.
Safety Audit Ordered
In the aftermath, officials announced a full safety audit of the hospital building.
Experts from the Electrical Inspectorate will examine the affected area to identify the exact cause and ensure compliance with fire safety guidelines.
The quick response is being widely appreciated as it prevented what could have been a major tragedy in a crowded hospital building.
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