A devastating fire broke out at Cosmos Hospital located in Delhi’s Anand Vihar area on Saturday afternoon, resulting in one fatality and injuries to at least 11 others. The incident has raised serious concerns about fire safety standards in healthcare facilities across the capital.
According to officials, the fire was reported around 12:20 PM. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) promptly dispatched eight fire tenders to the hospital to bring the blaze under control.
Fire started in server room
Fire Officer Ashok Kumar Jaiswal stated, “We received a call around 12:20 PM regarding a fire at Cosmos Hospital. Four to five firefighting teams were sent to the site immediately. The fire is believed to have started in the server room located on the ground floor. Eleven individuals were rescued, but unfortunately, one person died.”
Police statement and legal action
Delhi Police also issued a statement confirming the incident and the casualties. “A fire broke out at Cosmos Hospital on Vikas Marg around 12:20 PM. One person has died in the incident. Eight patients were transferred to the nearby Pushpanjali Hospital for treatment,” said a police spokesperson.
The police further added that a case is being registered under Sections 287 and 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (previously IPC Sections 285 and 304A), which pertain to negligence and causing death by negligence.
Fire at Noida hospital
The incident came months after a massive blaze was reported at Sumitra Hospital in Noida’s Sector 35. As per reports, the cause of fire was a short circuit in the computer equipment. The affected room was locked when the incident took place.
The fire was brought under control within an hour with the help of six fire engines and hydraulic platforms from the fire safety department. As thick smoke reached the first and second floors, over 25 patients were safely evacuated and moved to a secure location.
4 killed in fire at chemical factory
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in the Rithala area of Delhi’s Rohini on June 25, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, PTI reported citing the police. At least three others were injured in the incident.
The blaze erupted in a five-storey building located in Rohini Sector-5. According to the fire department, 16 fire tenders were dispatched to the scene to bring the flames under control. Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg stated that the fire originated at a facility situated near the Rithala Metro Station.
“Initially, three injured people were rescued and taken to BSA Hospital. They were identified as Nitin Bansal (31) and Rakesh (30), both with 80% burn injuries, and Virender (25), who sustained minor burns. Nitin and Rakesh were later shifted to RML Hospital for further treatment,” officials said.
