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Fire at Asian Hospital in Maharashtra; 50+ patients, including nine infants, rescued
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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A blaze at Asian Hospital in Maharashtra forced the evacuation of more than 50 patients, among them nine infants, who were rescued by staff and fire‑rescue teams.
A fire erupted at Asian Hospital in Maharashtra, prompting an immediate response from the state fire‑rescue service and hospital staff. The blaze spread quickly through parts of the facility, leading authorities to initiate a full evacuation.
More than fifty patients were moved to safety, including nine infants who were transferred to nearby medical centres under the supervision of nurses and paramedics. No fatalities or serious injuries have been reported, and the rescued patients are receiving medical attention.
Hospital officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation and that a thorough safety audit will be conducted to prevent future incidents.
More than fifty patients were moved to safety, including nine infants who were transferred to nearby medical centres under the supervision of nurses and paramedics. No fatalities or serious injuries have been reported, and the rescued patients are receiving medical attention.
Hospital officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation and that a thorough safety audit will be conducted to prevent future incidents.