A fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of Lahore General Hospital on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of around 70 people, including pregnant women, as smoke spread through the building, according to media reports.
The fire was caused by a short circuit in electrical wiring installed in the ceiling of the hospital building, reports said.
The blaze was brought under control shortly after it started.
Patients, attendants and other people present in the ward were evacuated as a precaution after smoke spread through the affected area.
No major loss of life was reported in the incident. Hospital authorities took steps to move people away from the affected building and ensure their safety.
According to reports, a security guard’s condition deteriorated during the incident. He was taken to the hospital’s emergency room for treatment.
The hospital administration said that the guard was out of danger and that he was receiving medical care.
The fire was contained before it could spread further, according to reports. The incident caused concern among patients and staff as smoke filled the gynaecology ward.
Hospital authorities continued to provide medical care to those affected by the incident, while evacuated patients and others were moved away from the area where the fire had broken out.
