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<p data-start="82" data-end="291"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the burns ward of the government-run Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru, prompting the swift evacuation of 26 patients, including those in the ICU, to a different block.</span></p>
<p data-start="293" data-end="536"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to preliminary police investigations, the blaze was caused by a short circuit in a switchboard around 3:00 a.m. The fire engulfed the ground floor of the burns ward, damaging a bed, registers, and several pieces of medical equipment.</span></p>
<p data-start="538" data-end="808"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Divya, the on-duty doctor at the time, first noticed the smoke and flames and immediately alerted the hospital authorities. Thanks to her prompt action, hospital staff quickly moved all 26 patients &mdash; including 14 men, 5 women, and 7 children &mdash; to H Block for safety.</span></p>
<p data-start="810" data-end="1195"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Authorities reported that the fire was successfully brought under control by the Fire and Emergency Services team. By 3:30 a.m., Dr. Divya had notified her colleagues and initiated the evacuation process. The hospital superintendent, police, and fire control room were also informed immediately. All patients, including those in intensive care, were safely relocated within 30 minutes.</span></p>
<p data-start="1197" data-end="1274"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This incident follows a series of recent fire-related tragedies in Bengaluru:</span></p>
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<p data-start="1277" data-end="1406"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">On February 19, 2024, a massive blaze at a perfume warehouse in Ramsamudra, on the city's outskirts, claimed three lives.</span></p>
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<p data-start="1409" data-end="1490"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">On March 20, 2024, a fire in J.P. Nagar killed a mother and her two sons.</span></p>
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<p data-start="1493" data-end="1724"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">On May 1, 2024, an LPG gas leak led to a fire that killed two people and injured three others. Following the incident, Madanayakanahalli Police filed an FIR against an 18-year-old boy, the son of one of the victims.</span></p>
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<p data-start="1726" data-end="2048" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Victoria Hospital fire highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures in healthcare institutions, especially in high-risk wards such as those treating burn victims. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed probe to assess the hospital&rsquo;s fire safety protocols and prevent similar incidents in the future.</span></p>
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Fire at Bengaluru Victoria Hospital, 26 Patients Rescued

Short circuit sparks fire in burns ward at Victoria Hospital; alert staff evacuate all patients safely

Fire at Bengaluru Hospital, 26 Patients Rescued

Short circuit sparks fire in burns ward at Victoria Hospital; alert staff evacuate all patients safely

July 1, 2025 | 13:20 IST