Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 16, 2026 at 06:41 AM

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A fire in the intensive care unit of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, India, killed ten patients early Monday morning. The fire, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, broke out around 2:30 AM local time. Eleven hospital staff members were injured while attempting to rescue patients. Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident and announced financial compensation for the victims' families. Hospital fires, often attributed to electrical faults, are a recurring problem in India, with several similar incidents resulting in fatalities in recent years. Patients have been moved to other departments within the hospital.

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Virar 30% Bhandara district 30% Rajasthan 40% Jhansi 40% Maharashtra 40% Cuttack 60% Mohan Charan Majhi ×370% Odisha ×380% SCB Medical College and Hospital ×380% India ×390%

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