The blaze erupted due to a short-circuit in the hospital’s trauma care ICU, according to the Chief Minister, triggering panic among patients and staff.
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Majhi visited the hospital soon after the incident and confirmed the casualties. He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the next of kin of those who died in the incident.
According to him, seven patients died inside the ICU, while three others succumbed while being shifted to other wards during the rescue operation.
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Several patients were evacuated and moved to safer wards as firefighters and hospital staff rushed to bring the blaze under control.
Officials said 23 employees of SCB Medical College and Hospital who were involved in the rescue effort were hospitalised after suffering health complications, including smoke inhalation.
Following the incident, Majhi ordered a judicial probe into the fire and assured strict action against anyone found responsible.