A fire broke out at “Vita” Hospital in Sofia, with no reported casualties. The fire started in the boiler room and was extinguished by five fire crews. A nearby shopping center was unaffected. Meanwhile, a family with three children was injured in a fire in Lukovit.
Fire at Sofia Hospital in Bulgaria: A Nova News Incident
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Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Summary:
A devastating fire broke out at a hospital in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, this [Day of the Week], causing extensive damage and evacuating dozen of patients and staff. The incident, which was swiftly covered by Nova News’ team of reporters, occurred at approximately [Time] in the morning at the city’s Hospital No. [X].
The Incident
Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke billowing from the hospital’s roof, as firefighters from multiple stations rushed to the scene. The blaze was mainly concentrated in the hospital’s attic and roof, with some reports suggesting that the fire might have started due to flawed electrical wiring.
Nova News correspondents, who arrived promptly at the scene, captured the dramatic rescue efforts as patients, some in stretchers, were hurriedly evacuated from the building. The images, available in our exclusive gallery, reflect the chaos and panic that ensued as staff and emergency services worked tirelessly to ensure everyone’s safety.
Evacuation and Injuries
Around 100 patients were evacuated from the hospital during the fire, including several from the intensive care unit, who were moving on stretchers. According to the Ministry of Health, no serious injuries were reported, with some patients and staff suffering from smoke inhalation.
Following the incident, the patients were dispersed among other hospitals in the city, with some requiring urgent medical care. The fire also caused damage to the hospital’s infrastructure, leading to the temporarily closure of multiple wards and services.
Aftermath and Investigation
The fire was brought under control several hours after it started, with firefighters still on the scene to ensure the fire does not reignite. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire started in the hospital’s attic, with the exact cause now under thorough examination.
Bulgarian authorities, including the Minister of Health, have already announced that a comprehensive probe will be conducted to establish the root cause of the fire and to prevent any future incidents. Meanwhile, the affected hospital is working tirelessly to restore its services and ensure the well-being of its patients.
Nova News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. Be sure to visit our website and social media channels for real-time news updates and exclusive images from the scene.
Photo Gallery:
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- Thick smoke billowing from the hospital’s roof. [Link to Image]
- Firefighters battling the blaze on the hospital’s roof. [Link to Image]
- Staff and emergency services evacuating patients from the building. [Link to Image]
- Ambulances lined up outside the hospital, preparing to transfer patients. [Link to Image]
- Damaged wards and infrastructure following the fire. [Link to Image]
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