Fire breaks out in CD Hospital Dalgate, F&ES on job
Srinagar, Jun 05 (WD): A fire broke out in the Chest Disease Hospital in the Dalgate area of Srinagar on Wednesday morning, officials said.
An official told the news agency—Wattan Daily (WD) that a fire broke out in the administrative block of the Chest Disease Hospital in Dalgate.
“A team of Fire & Emergency Services is dousing off the flames,” he said.
Firefighters were promptly dispatched to the scene and are currently working to control the blaze. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and no casualties have been reported so far.
Patients and staff have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. Hospital authorities are coordinating with emergency services to ensure the safety of everyone present.
Local residents reported seeing smoke billowing from the hospital early in the morning. The fire has caused significant concern among the community, given the critical nature of the facility.
The hospital administration has assured that all necessary steps are being taken to manage the situation. Efforts are also being made to relocate affected services to nearby facilities.
This is a developing story, and more details are awaited. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the situation unfolds—(WD).
