Fire breaks out at Nature Cure Hospital in Guntur, no casualty reported
A fire broke out at the Nature Cure Hospital in Guntur, India, destroying a physiotherapy center and gym. No casualties were reported as the facility was empty at the time of the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights safety concerns regarding the use of flammable construction materials in public health facilities.
A fire broke out at Manthena Satyanarayana Raju Ashram, also known as the Nature Cure Hospital, on the banks of the Krishna River in Venkatapalem village, Guntur district, on Tuesday. However, no casualties were reported.
“A major tragedy was averted as there were no patients in the physiotherapy centre when the accident occurred,” the villagers said.
The fire broke out at the physiotherapy centre and the green gym area at around 2 a.m. and spread to many sheds.
Upon receiving an alert, fire tenders from Mangalagiri and other fire stations rushed to the spot and doused the flames, said Regional Fire Officer (RFO) Jeelani.
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