Fire at India hospital intensive care unit kills 10 people

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Federica MarsiMarch 16, 2026 at 11:06 AM

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A fire at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, India, killed 10 people on Monday, March 16, 2026. The fire, which started in the trauma care unit, is believed to have been caused by a short circuit. Twenty-three patients were in the intensive care unit at the time, and 10 died while being moved to safety. Eleven staff members were injured while rescuing patients. The Chief Minister of Odisha has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolences and compensation to the victims' families. Building fires are common in India due to poor safety regulations and electrical issues.

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Afghanistan 30% Ladakh 30% Sonam Wangchuk 30% Iran 30% Strait of Hormuz 30% Pakistan 30% Narendra Modi 60% Odisha ×270% SCB Medical College and Hospital 70% Mohan Charan Majhi ×270% Cuttack ×280% India ×390%

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hospital fire 90% india 80% short circuit 70% intensive care unit 70% poorly maintained wiring 60% fire safety 60% odisha 60% safety regulations 50% cuttack 50% medical care 40%

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India

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