Cuttack

Cuttack is a city located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Recent news focuses on a tragic fire at the SCB Medical College and Hospital, a government-run facility in the city. The fire, which occurred in the hospital's trauma care unit, resulted in the deaths of ten patients. Eleven hospital staff members sustained burn injuries while attempting to rescue individuals from the blaze. Preliminary reports suggest a short circuit, a common occurrence in India due to poorly maintained wiring, as the likely cause of the fire. This incident highlights concerns regarding safety standards and infrastructure maintenance in Indian hospitals and underscores the vulnerability of patients in such facilities. The event has brought Cuttack into the news due to the severity of the incident and the resulting loss of life.