Fire breaks out in Sec 22 clinic in Chandigarh

A fire broke out on the first floor of a private clinic, Abrol ENT Institute and Research Centre, in the Sector 22-C market here around 11.30 am today. Dr Raman Abrol, an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist), runs that clinic. There were no reports of injuries or casualties due to the fire.

The fire started on the first floor of the building near an X-ray machine in the afternoon and soon engulfed a significant portion of the premises. Upon receiving a call, fire brigade units from Sector 17 rushed to the scene. Additional fire engines had to be called from Sector 32 to control the massive blaze.

Medical equipment and supplies were destroyed in the fire. Fire Officer Lal Bahadur Gautam, from the Sector 17 station, said upon receiving the call, their teams rushed to the site. The firefighters reached the upper floor and broke windowpanes to gain entry into the building and create an escape path. They got the building vacated and cordoned off the adjoining area.

It took them over an hour to brought the fire under control. Officials said the possible cause of fire was short-circuit.