Fire in Chennai's KMC hospital, three dead

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Chennai: Three people have been confirmed dead after a fire broke out at the Asthama allergic treatment centre of the Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) Hospital in Chennai.
Reports confirmed three deaths from a fire suspected from an AC short circuit in one of the doctors cabins.

Reports confirmed three deaths from a fire suspected from an AC short circuit in a doctor's cabin.

 

 

 Eyewitness reports suggested that the fire broke at 5 am on Saturday morning immediately after which eight patients in the ward were transferred to a different room.

 

 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has announced a compensation package of Rs 2 lakh rupees to the families of the deceased.