In yet another fire incident in the state, Vadodara’s Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSG) saw a major fire in the ENT (ear, nose and throat) department this morning.

A short circuit in the ventilator caused the fire at the department, according to reports. Black smoke spread in the ward after the fire.

Following the incident, a stampede ensued among the hospital staff and patients had to be shifted to a safer place. 

On informing the fire brigade, the rescue operations began in the operation theatre of the department. The fire caused major damage to air conditioners, ventilators, operation theatre furniture, wiring and other equipment.

No casualties have been reported.

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