By Chanshimla Varah | Oct 06, 2025 | 11:16 AM
**Major Fire at Jaipur Hospital Raises Safety Concerns**
A devastating fire broke out late Sunday night at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, raising serious questions about safety preparedness at the facility. The blaze ignited on the second floor of the hospital’s trauma center, tragically killing eight people.
Thick smoke quickly filled the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), forcing family members to carry patients outside onto the streets in a desperate attempt to save lives.
**Victim Details and Accusations of Negligence**
At the time of the fire, the hospital was treating 210 patients, with reportedly only one staff member present in each ICU, according to India Today. Family members have accused the hospital administration of negligence, alleging that smoke warnings were ignored and that staff fled the scene after the fire started.
They further claimed that fire extinguishers were non-functional and that there was not even water available to douse the flames. The fire was eventually contained within two hours.
**Families Speak Out**
One grieving man who lost his mother in the fire told ANI, “The ICU caught fire, but there was no equipment to extinguish it. There were no facilities at all. My mother didn’t survive.”
Another relative of a victim, named Pintu, said they informed doctors about the smoke at around 11:20 PM on Sunday. “But the smoke kept getting thicker. As it spread, the doctors and other staff working downstairs all ran out,” he recalled.
**Rescue Efforts Amid Chaos**
Despite the chaos, some hospital staff members attempted to rescue patients. Vikas, a ward boy present during the incident, told PTI that he and others managed to save three to four patients before the flames became too intense to continue.
**Investigation Launched**
In response to the tragedy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma ordered an investigation on Monday. “Every possible step is being taken for the safety of patients, their treatment, and the care of those affected, and the situation is being continuously monitored,” Sharma stated.
**Cause of the Fire**
A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire. Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph confirmed that the forensic science laboratory will conduct an inquiry to determine the exact cause.
Additionally, the Rajasthan government has constituted a commission to investigate the incident. This investigation will focus on the hospital management’s response, the facility’s firefighting arrangements, and the preventive measures needed to avoid similar disasters in the future.
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