In a harrowing incident in eastern India’s West Bengal, a fire broke out at a hospital, forcing an urgent evacuation of patients. The incident took place at ESI Hospital in Sealdah area of Kolkata city on October 18.

KOLKATA: A major fire broke out at Sealdah ESI Hospital on Friday morning, a fire official said. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control after two hours, he said.

A massive fire erupted at the ESI Hospital in Sealdah, Kolkata, early Friday morning. The blaze reportedly started around 4:30am after a short circuit in an air-conditioner on the ground floor. At least 10 fire engines were rushed to control the inferno.

A fire at Sialdah ESI Hospital in Kolkata early this morning resulted in the death of a cancer patient, prompting an investigation into the hospital's fire safety measures.

A fire at Sealdah ESI hospital, sparked by a short circuit, led to the death of an ICU patient early Friday morning. Fire officials managed to rescue around 80 patients, transferring them to other hospitals.

A massive fire broke out at ESI Hospital in the Sealdah area of Kolkata around 6 in the morning. 10 fire engines were rushed to the spot immediately.

The fire at the ESI Hospital in Sealdah started in the male surgical ward on the first floor of one of the buildings.