10 Die In Fire Incident At Isolation Centre In India

A fire outbreak at an isolation centre in India has claimed 10 lives, while 10 others sustained various injuries.

The incident occurred at the Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada hotel-turned isolation centre.

Home Minister, Andhra Pradesh, said that when the incident occurred, there wete 40 patients and 10 medical staff at the hotel.

He said, “The hotel was taken on lease and run by Ramesh Hospitals, a private hospital where COVID-19 patients were being treated. 40 patients & 10 medical staff were at the hotel at the time of the incident."

The minister also declared the payment of Rs 50 lakh to families of the deceased.

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Speaking on the incident, President Ram Nath Kovind sent his condolences to the "bereaved families," wishing them "speedy recovery."

Kovind said, “Struck with grief after hearing tragic news about COVID-19 care centre in Vijayawada where an accidental fire caused loss of lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I wish speedy recovery for the injured."