Hospital Fire Kills 10 in Odisha, India

0:00Hey, it's Corey with Global News Today, the world's biggest stories every day. 10 patients died in a fire at the trauma center of a major government hospital in Odissa, Eastern India. The blaze hit the intensive care unit at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Kudak around 2.30 a.m. on Monday. Officials suspect an electrical short circuit sparked it, killing only patients while injuring 11 staff members during rescues. Firefighters quickly brought the flames under control, and surviving patients were shifted to other parts of the hospital. The fire spread from the trauma ICU to nearby wards, but no other fatalities occurred. State Chief Minister Mohan Karan Maji visited the site and praised the medical staff and security team for risking their lives. He noted their bravery saved many, and the government is ensuring top care for the injured workers. Medical fires like this are sadly common in India, often blamed on faulty wiring and heavy electrical use around oxygen equipment. Just last year, similar blazes killed newborns in John Zee and patients in Rajasthan.

1:04Mashi announced compensation for victims' families in order to judicial probe to find out what went wrong. He promised strict action against anyone at fault to prevent future tragedies. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-L-I-SOLIPILLO.COM.