Deeply distressed by loss of lives in Odisha hospital fire incident: President Murmu

Cuttack: Charred remains in a room after a major fire erupted in an ICU in the state government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital, in Cuttack, Odisha, Monday, March 16, 2026. At least ten patients were killed, 11 hospital staff members suffered burn injuries in the incident. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_16_2026_000011B)

New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hospital in Odisha and prayed for a speedy recovery of the injured.

At least ten patients were killed after a major fire erupted in an ICU in Odisha government-run SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, in the wee hours of Monday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

“Deeply distressed by the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” Murmu said in a post on X. PTI AKV — MNK MNK

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