Vijayawada: A hotel-turned-COVID-19 facility, Swarna Palace, in Vijayawada city saw a major fire that killed at least seven people and injured 10 on Sunday morning.
According to sources, short circuit is thought to be the reason behind the fire, but there’s no confirmation as yet. About 30 COVID-19 patients were undergoing treatment inside the building when the fire broke out. The patients were shifted to another hospital, it is learnt.
Vijayawada Commissioner of Police Srinivasulu is also learnt to have reached the spot to oversee the rescue operation. Four fire tenders were also engaged to douse the fire. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is closely monitoring the situation.
Dubai: ODI cricket, Pakistan – they bring out the best in Virat Kohli. The Dubai… Read More
Cuttack: Three criminals were arrested by Choudwar police in Odisha’s Cuttack district for allegedly looting… Read More
Kolkata: Odisha FC fought gallantly in the lion’s den but finally returned empty-handed. Up against league… Read More
Kolkata: A West Bengal secondary board exam (Madhyamik) candidate recently took Artificial Intelligence (AI) to… Read More
New Delhi: A fourth batch of Indian nationals deported from the US arrived at Indira… Read More
Berhampur: Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district has emerged as a major rookery for… Read More
This website uses cookies.
