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Fire kills 10 people at government hospital in Cuttack, India
A fire broke out in the trauma care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha at 2:30 AM Monday, killing 10 patients and injuring 11 staff members who were attempting rescues. The fire was suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit and the state government has ordered a judicial inquiry.
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Systematic hospital fire problem in India
Ten killed in fire at India hospital intensive care unit
Al Jazeera
Building safety crisis with compensation focus
Fire at India hospital intensive care unit kills 10 people
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10 people died in fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital trauma care ICU in Cuttack, Odisha
State Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed to reporters
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Fire started around 2:30 AM local time on Monday
Official timing reported by both outlets
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11 hospital staff suffered burns while attempting patient rescues
Chief Minister Majhi confirmed to reporters
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Fire was caused by electrical short circuit
Suspected by officials, reported as likely cause
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State government ordered judicial inquiry into the incident
Chief Minister Majhi announced to reporters
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Prime Minister Modi announced compensation of $2,160 to affected families
PM Modi's social media post
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23 patients were receiving care in the ICU when fire started
Al Jazeera citing officials