Fire breaks out in govt medical college in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram
Jan 02, 2025
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 2 : A fire broke out in the Government Medical College and Hospital in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram on Wednesday, an officer said.
The fire broke out in the administrative wing on the second floor, they said.
There was no loss of life reported in the fire incident. The cause of the fire is said to be an electrical leakage, the officer added.
Patients were evacuated safely due to the spread of smoke as shown in the pictures.
Seven fire tenders were pressed into service to bring the flames under control. The smoke was also cleared frm the room, they said.
District Collector Simranjeet Singh Kalon and District Superintendent of Police G Sandish rushed to the hospital and carried out rescue work.
The fire has been brought under control, they said.
