October 6, 2025

A shocking fire late Sunday night ripped through the ICU on the second floor of the trauma centre at Jaipur’s famous Sawai Man Singh Hospital. This tragic blaze, sparked by a short circuit, took the lives of six patients—two women and four men—out of the 11 who were admitted at that hour. Dr Anurag Dhakad, the in-charge of the trauma centre, confirmed the heartbreaking news and said the fire was caused by a short circuit. Imagine the chaos as the fire spread! But the hospital staff acted fast and fearless, managing to evacuate the remaining five patients from the affected ICU and another nearby ICU in the same building. Their swift action saved those lives from the blazing danger. This incident has shaken the entire city and raised crucial questions about safety measures in hospitals. Patients come here trusting doctors and staff for healing, but this tragedy reminds us how unexpected fires can turn a place of care into a place of sorrow. The Sawai Man Singh Hospital, one of the state-run giants, is now facing tough times as the administration looks into how a short circuit could trigger such a deadly fire. For the families who lost loved ones, this night is one they will never forget. For the staff and rescuers, it was a race against the flames to save as many as possible. This fire is a harsh wake-up call about hospital safety protocols and the need to protect vulnerable patients. Jaipur, and indeed the whole nation, stands in mourning for those lost and hopes for stronger safeguards to prevent such disasters in future.

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