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7 dead and 30 rescued in fire at hotel turned COVID care centre in Andhra
At least seven persons were killed and 30 rescued on Sunday in a fire that broke out at a hotel turned COVID-19 care centre in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, officials said
At least seven persons were killed and 30 rescued on Sunday in a fire that broke out at a hotel turned COVID-19 care centre in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, officials said.
Fire tenders rushed to the spot managed to bring the blaze under control.
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The fire broke out in the ground and first floors of the building. Inmates of the COVID-19 care centre began screaming and shouting following emanation of thick smoke.
A few panicked persons jumped from the first floor of the building.
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City commissioner of police Srinivasa Rao said that the condition of two persons is serious. Around 40 people, including 30 COVID-19 patients, were said to be in the centre when the mishap occurred. The rescued patients have been shifted to other COVID care centres nearby.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed anguish at the mishap and ordered an inquiry into the incident.
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