category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU chandigarh A fire incident occurred in the computer room of C-block of Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh around 11:45 PM on 09-10-2023 midnight. The primary reason of fire is guessed to be a short circuit in the computer room. The C-block has dialysis unit, Adult kidney Unit, Renal Transplant unit, Female Medical Ward, Male Medical Ward,Gynae, Maternity, Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant and operation theatres which functions 24x7 throughout the year. As soon as the incident occurred, security officers, fire officers and staff members including faculty, residents, staff nurses and subordinate staff of PGI got into action and all the patients from these areas were rescued and shifted to the safer areas. Prof Vivek Lal Director, PGI along with senior faculty members Medical Superintendent and Administrative Officers reached the spot immediately and Fire wing, Engineering wing of PGIMER swung into action to provide all the needed care and support required for patient care. (editor dailyworld.in)