Kolkata: Massive fire breaks out at Medical College, 250-patients evacuated
What's the story
On Wednesday morning, a massive fire broke out at Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata due to which at least 250 students were evacuated. The cause of the fire and damage is yet to be ascertained. Reportedly, 10 fire engines were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. At the time of press, no casualties were reported. Here's more about this tragedy.
What happened
As smoke engulfed building, patients tried jumping out
Early reports suggested the fire started at 7:58 AM at a pharmacy. As smoke engulfed, few patients reportedly tried to jump out of the building. Amateur photos from the college showed patients being taken out of the building with their saline drops. Some were lying on the floor. Also known as Calcutta Medical College, the establishment is one of the oldest in the city.
Twitter Post
Patients being rescued after massive fire
মেডিকেল কলেজ থেকে বের করে নিয়ে আসা হচ্ছে রোগীদের#medicalcollege pic.twitter.com/1b2AVDnCyw
— IE Bangla (@ieBangla) October 3, 2018
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Last month, fire at Bagree brought under control after 2-days
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