45 patients rescued after fire at nursing home in Cuttack

The fire fighters reached the spot, evacuated the patients and shifted them to various government and private medical facilities. Cuttack collector Arindam Dakua said the priority for the administration was to evacuate all patients safely and to extend them required medical facility.

“We will verify the papers and look into other aspects like whether the nursing home had fire safety clearance or not. The administration will take steps accordingly,” Dakua said.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed concern over the incident and directed the district administration to ensure proper care of the evacuees. Majhi said the government will bear the medical expenses of those evacuated from the nursing home.