Seven die in fire at COVID-19 hotel facility in India

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At least seven people died after a massive fire broke out at a hotel that was being used as a COVID-19 facility in India's southern Andhra Pradesh state early on Sunday, police said.

Rescue workers look for survivors after a fire broke out in a hotel that was being used as a coronavirus disease facility in Vijayawada, in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, India, August 9, 2020. REUTERS/Idrees Mohammed NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

“Several people who were trapped and injured have been rescued and moved to a government hopsital. Fire is under control but rescue and fire-fighting operations are still underway,” said Lakshmi, a constable at the police control room. “Centre assures all possible support to the state government. My condolences are with the affected families in this time of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he wrote.

 

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Sad. So will it be a Covid-19 related death?

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It might use RS made ventilators.

Again?

Mmm ? Hotel ?

RIP

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