Fire breaks out in Kolkata governrment hospital

A fire broke out on Monday in the state-run premier health facility SSKM Hospital here, police said.

All patients in the Ronald Ross building, where the fire broke out, have been evacuated, said fire and emergency services minister Sovan Chatterjee.

Sixteen fire tenders were rushed to the hsospital.

So far, there were no reports of damage or casualties.

--IANS

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