AIIMS: Fire breaks out at endoscopy room of india's premier medical institute

A fire erupted in the endoscopy room of AIIMS, leading to the prompt evacuation of all individuals present. The Delhi Fire Service dispatched over sixfire tenders to the scene to swiftly address the situation.

After receiving an emergency call from the medical ward at 11:54 am, all individuals present in the vicinity, including both patients and staff, were safely evacuated.

In the aftermath of the incident, the emergency ward at AIIMS Delhi has been temporarily closed until further notice. Patients seeking immediate medical attention are being directed to Safdarjung Hospital. This information is being communicated to patients and their families at the entrance of the hospital.

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

(Inside visuals) pic.twitter.com/3OdlpSRoLo — ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

The endoscopy room is situated on the second floor of the Old Outpatient Department (OPD).

According to the Fire Department, a fire erupted on the second floor of the Old Raj Kumari OPD Building. Although firefighters successfully brought the fire under control, the search operation is still ongoing.

#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

Further details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/u8iomkvEpX — ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2023

“The information of fire incident was received on the 2nd floor, old RAK OPD at endoscopy unit under the department of gastroenterology. The control room was informed, and the fire-fighting team was alerted after the confirmation of the site of the fire-breakout. The fire was controlled immediately by the AIIMS fire service. 31 patients of AB-2 ward were shifted to ICU and AB-7 ward. 70 patients were also shifted from emergency area to other facilities and no casualties were reported. All efforts are being made to bring back normalcy in medical services at the earliest," Sanjeev Lalwani, medical superintendent at AIIMS, Delhi told the Mint.

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AIIMS' past fire incidents

Earlier this year, the AIIMS administration issued a directive to all its departments, instructing them to adhere to fire safety regulations during the summer season. They also made it mandatory for critical departments to conduct daily safety inspections. As part of their fire safety protocols, the institute emphasised that those in charge of laboratories must store flammable chemicals in secure locations.

Over the past few years, the institute has experienced several fire-related incidents, with the most significant one being recorded in 2019.

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