Myanmar: Fire breaks out at Yangon General Hospital

A fire broke out at a hospital in Myanmar’s largest city of Yangon on August 13, forcing staff to evacuate patients. 
Myanmar: Fire breaks out at Yangon General Hospital

There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries from the blaze that started in a room in Yangon General Hospital’s cancer department, rescuers said. 

Smoke rose from the colonial-era building in the hospital. Emergency staff swiftly removed medical equipment and patients from the building before a power cut.

Rescuers said about 60 patients were evacuated on stretchers and in wheelchairs. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.-VNA

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