Firefighters extinguish a blaze that broke out in Nishtar Hospital in Multan. It was suspected that an electric short circuit had caused the fire. photo: ppi
A fire erupted in a Nishtar Hospital ward on Sunday. According to Rescue 1122, they received a call regarding a fire in Nishtar Hospital ward No 8.
Rescuers dispatched an ambulance, fire vehicles and rescue teams. Upon arrival, the rescue teams found that the fire had originated in the outer unit of the AC system, resulting in heavy smoke in the ward.
Firefighting operations were launched promptly, and the fire was extinguished within five minutes.
The cooling process was also completed to prevent any further risk. According to the rescue 1122 spokesman, all patients in the affected ward were safely evacuated and shifted to a nearby ward.
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