Major fire breaks out on second floor of AIIMS in Delhi

A massive fire broke out at Delhi AIIMS on Monday. Reportedly, more than six fire tenders are at the spot to douse the flames.

A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS. However, all people have been evacuated. All the patients and staff in the vicinity were evacuated safely soon after a fire call was received, informed sources.

#WATCH | Delhi: A fire broke out in the endoscopy room of AIIMS. All people evacuated.

More than 6 fire tenders sent, say Delhi Fire Service

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"A fire call has been received from the emergency ward of AIIMS at 11.54 hours. Total 8 fire tenders rushed to the site," Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg told IANS.

Meanwhile, the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

#WATCH | Delhi: Rescue operation underway in AIIMS after a fire broke out in the endoscopy room. 8 fire tenders at the spot pic.twitter.com/HdTQbpuU7f

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

 Later in the day, AIIMS Delhi officials informed that no casualties were reported and the fire was brought under control.