Fire from garbage pile causes panic and breathing trouble at Harishchandrapur Rural Hospital | Watch

Panic gripped Harishchandrapur Rural Hospital in Malda district when smoke from a nearby burning garbage pile spread into the hospital wards, causing severe respiratory distress among patients and medical staff. The smoke filled the wards quickly, leading patients, including pregnant women, to panic and flee the area. Doctors and nurses also struggled to breathe as the smoke permeated the building. Several patients’ health deteriorated during the chaos, though all are reported to be safe after being evacuated.

The fire department responded promptly after receiving information about the smoke. Firefighters arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control, which was caused by a pile of garbage burning beside the hospital. The fire reportedly started on Tuesday and filled the hospital with toxic fumes, causing widespread panic. While the fire was quickly contained, the situation left hospital staff and patients in distress.

According to hospital officials, the source of the fire was a pile of garbage near the hospital, which is reportedly used to dispose of waste from the facility. Some patients have raised concerns about the cleaning staff occasionally setting the garbage on fire, though hospital authorities have denied these allegations. They claim the fire may have been caused by someone discarding a cigarette into the pile. The situation has raised concerns over waste disposal and fire safety measures at the hospital.