A massive fire broke out at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, resulting in the tragic death of 7 patients. CM Bhajan Lal reached the spot

A horrific incident occurred late Sunday night in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Seven patients tragically died and several others were seriously injured in a fire at the trauma center of Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital, the state's largest government hospital.

National Desk: A heartbreaking incident occurred late Sunday night in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Seven patients tragically died and several others were seriously injured in a fire at the trauma center of Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital, the state's largest government hospital. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. Sunday night in the ICU on the second floor of the trauma center, when most of the patients were on ventilators and other life support systems.

How the fire started

According to the hospital administration, preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the cause of the fire. Trauma Center in-charge Dr. Anurag Dhakad said that at the time of the accident, a total of 18 patients were admitted in the ICU and semi-ICU. Of these, 11 patients were in the same ward where the fire broke out. As soon as the fire broke out, smoke and toxic gases emanating from the machines there made the situation worse. Dr. Dhakad said that many patients were already in critical condition or in coma, due to which their response was weak. By the time the patients were shifted downstairs, 7 patients had died. The deceased included 4 men and 2 women.

#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan | A massive fire broke out in an ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, claiming the lives of six patients pic.twitter.com/CBM6vcTMfZ — ANI (@ANI)

#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan | A massive fire broke out in an ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, claiming the lives of six patients pic.twitter.com/CBM6vcTMfZ

— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2025

Relief and rescue operations

Upon receiving news of the fire, panic gripped the hospital premises. Staff, security personnel, and relatives scrambled to evacuate patients. More than 12 fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene, and after about an hour of effort, the fire was brought under control. Eighteen patients were immediately shifted to other wards and safer areas of the hospital. Five of these patients are still in critical condition. Several hospital staff members and relatives also suffered smoke inhalation problems and are being treated there.

Administration and public representatives present on the spot

#WATCH | Jaipur | Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma arrived at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital (SMS) to review the situation after a massive fire broke out pic.twitter.com/vhqY5S7p7m

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#WATCH | Jaipur | Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma arrived at the Sawai Man Singh Hospital (SMS) to review the situation after a massive fire broke out pic.twitter.com/vhqY5S7p7m

— ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2025

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma arrived at the scene at night upon learning of the incident. He assessed the situation and directed officials to expedite relief efforts. The CM said, "The incident is extremely tragic. The culprits will be held accountable, and strict action will be taken to prevent such tragedies from recurring in the future."

Instructions for high-level investigation and security review

The Chief Minister has ordered a high-level investigation into the incident. The Health Department has been directed to review the hospital's electrical system, fire alarms, and emergency protocols. According to sources, preliminary reports indicate that the fire detector system inside the ICU was not working and that emergency exit routes were obstructed, making it difficult to evacuate patients.

PC:Punjab Kesari