Massive fire breaks out at private hospital in Jabalpur, 8 feared dead

A fire broke out at a private hospital in Jabalpur on Monday claiming at least eight lives and leaving a few people severely injured, according to media reports.

The fire erupted at New Life Multi-speciality Hospital near Damoh Naka under the Gohalpur police station area of Jabalpur in the afternoon, reported PTI citing Superintendent of Police (SP) Siddharth Bahuguna. Prima facie it appears a short circuit caused the blaze, he said, adding a rescue operation was on at the hospital.



Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each for the next of kin of 4 people who lost their lives in the fire incident at Jabalpur Hospital.

Several fire tenders were rushed to the hospital to bring the blaze under control.

Many people including patients and hospital staff are said to be present inside the building.

(With inputs from agencies)