Delhi Hospital Fire: Over 66 fires in 2 years: Why Delhi's hospital safety measures aren't enough to prevent loss of life
Delhi hospital Fire: Delhi has reported 66 hospital fire incidents over the past two years, with 30 in 2022 and 36 in 2021. The most recent fire on May 25th, seven newborns lost their lives in a tragic fire that engulfed a private neonatal hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of east Delhi. Fire officials, including Atul Garg, emphasized the complexity of evacuating patients, especially in childrens hospitals. Many hospitals lack adequate infrastructure, such as wider staircases and compartmentation for swift evacuation.
Source: indiatimes.com