Fire Erupts at Medical College's ICU: A Close Call with No Injuries

A fire occurred at the government medical college's surgical ICU due to a short circuit in a ventilator, causing smoke but no injuries. Patients were evacuated, and the blaze was contained. Thiruvananthapuram's mayor confirmed safety and ongoing inspections of all ventilators.

A fire erupted in the multi-speciality block of the government medical college on Tuesday, though fortunately, there were no injuries, hospital authorities reported.

The incident was attributed to a short circuit in a ventilator within the surgical ICU. Quick emergency actions ensured all patients were safely evacuated from the affected area.

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor, V V Rajesh, affirmed the fire's containment and reassured the public of patients' safety. Inspections on all ventilators are underway to prevent future incidents. Meanwhile, fire officials have successfully ventilated the smoky area.