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Health
Amravati Hospital Fire Triggers Call for Statewide Fire Safety Audit
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 01:36 PM
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A fire broke out at a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, prompting MLA Rohit Pawar to demand a comprehensive fire safety audit of all state‑run hospitals.
A fire broke out in the early hours at the government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, engulfing parts of the emergency ward and causing significant damage.
Emergency services responded promptly, evacuating patients and staff, though several were injured in the blaze.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in public hospitals across the state.
In response, MLA Rohit Pawar has demanded a comprehensive fire safety audit of all government hospitals to prevent future incidents.
Authorities are expected to review the findings and implement necessary safety measures.
Emergency services responded promptly, evacuating patients and staff, though several were injured in the blaze.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in public hospitals across the state.
In response, MLA Rohit Pawar has demanded a comprehensive fire safety audit of all government hospitals to prevent future incidents.
Authorities are expected to review the findings and implement necessary safety measures.