Fire at Vrundavan Children Hospital in Ahmedabad’s Paldi, eight children rescued

A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon at Vrundavan Children’s Hospital, located near Kochrab Ashram at Paldi Crossroads.

The blaze that was triggered by a short circuit in the air-conditioner of the consulting room around 3.30 pm, quickly filled the hospital with smoke.

Acting swiftly, hospital staff evacuated 13 people, including eight children undergoing treatment, before the fire brigade reached the spot. The children were immediately shifted to another hospital.

While furniture and equipment were damaged in the fire, timely action ensured there were no casualties.