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Health
Fire Breaks Out in NIMS Hospital Operating Theatre, Patients Evacuated
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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A fire broke out in the operating theatre of NIMS Hospital on the Jaipur‑Delhi highway late at night, forcing the evacuation of patients and spreading smoke into the ICU.
Late on a night in Jaipur, a blaze erupted in the floor‑ceiling of the operating theatre at NIMS Hospital situated on the Jaipur‑Delhi highway. The fire quickly spread, sending thick smoke into the adjoining ICU and forcing staff to evacuate critical patients to safer areas.
Emergency services and hospital personnel responded swiftly, containing the fire within the theatre and preventing further damage to the main wards. Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported among patients or staff.
The incident left many patients and their relatives stranded outside the hospital for the night, as the facility had to shut down certain sections to ensure safety. Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the fire, while the hospital has urged patients to stay calm and cooperate with evacuation procedures.
Emergency services and hospital personnel responded swiftly, containing the fire within the theatre and preventing further damage to the main wards. Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported among patients or staff.
The incident left many patients and their relatives stranded outside the hospital for the night, as the facility had to shut down certain sections to ensure safety. Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the fire, while the hospital has urged patients to stay calm and cooperate with evacuation procedures.