Investigation / Central Team Probes SCB Trauma ICU Fire Incident
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A six-member central investigation team visited SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack to probe the recent Trauma ICU fire. The team interacted with hospital authorities, district officials, and fire officers, inspected the damaged ICU, and discussed safety measures to prevent future incidents.
Cuttack, April 8: A six-member central investigation team visited SCB Medical College and Hospital today to probe the recent fire incident at the Trauma ICU. The team held discussions with SCB authorities, senior district administration officials, and fire department officers before inspecting the damaged ICU unit.
The delegation was led by Aditya Kumar, Commandant of the National Disaster Management Authority. Other members included senior professor Arvind Kumar from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Chief Medical Officer, Fire Advisor Prashant Lonkar from the Ministry of Home Affairs, NDRF Commandant Nagendra Sharma, and Sunil Kumar Sahu, General Manager of OSDMA.
During their visit, the team examined how the fire broke out inside the ICU, the immediate response by fire services, and measures taken to evacuate patients. They also discussed strategies to prevent such incidents in the future and strengthen hospital safety protocols.
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SCB Superintendent Jyotish Chandra Choudhury confirmed that the central team interacted with all stakeholders and inspected the affected area thoroughly. However, he noted that the investigators did not provide any immediate feedback or official statement after the inspection. “The team has conducted its probe and returned. We await their detailed report,” Choudhury said.
The tragic fire at SCB Trauma ICU had raised serious concerns about hospital safety standards and emergency preparedness. The central team’s visit is expected to provide crucial recommendations for improving infrastructure, fire safety mechanisms, and disaster management practices in medical institutions across Odisha.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation aims not only to identify the cause of the incident but also to ensure that similar accidents can be effectively prevented in the future. The findings will likely guide reforms in hospital safety protocols and emergency response systems statewide.
The delegation was led by Aditya Kumar, Commandant of the National Disaster Management Authority. Other members included senior professor Arvind Kumar from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Chief Medical Officer, Fire Advisor Prashant Lonkar from the Ministry of Home Affairs, NDRF Commandant Nagendra Sharma, and Sunil Kumar Sahu, General Manager of OSDMA.
During their visit, the team examined how the fire broke out inside the ICU, the immediate response by fire services, and measures taken to evacuate patients. They also discussed strategies to prevent such incidents in the future and strengthen hospital safety protocols.
Also Read: Odisha CM Suspends Four Officials Over SCB Fire Tragedy
SCB Superintendent Jyotish Chandra Choudhury confirmed that the central team interacted with all stakeholders and inspected the affected area thoroughly. However, he noted that the investigators did not provide any immediate feedback or official statement after the inspection. “The team has conducted its probe and returned. We await their detailed report,” Choudhury said.
The tragic fire at SCB Trauma ICU had raised serious concerns about hospital safety standards and emergency preparedness. The central team’s visit is expected to provide crucial recommendations for improving infrastructure, fire safety mechanisms, and disaster management practices in medical institutions across Odisha.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation aims not only to identify the cause of the incident but also to ensure that similar accidents can be effectively prevented in the future. The findings will likely guide reforms in hospital safety protocols and emergency response systems statewide.
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