Fire erupts at microbiology lab of SMS Medical College, Equipment and machines gutted

Jaipur: A fire broke out in the microbiology lab of the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College here on Monday morning, officials said. Over 20 air conditioners, furniture and other essential items were destroyed due to the fire.

There was, however, no loss of life, they said.

The officials said that machines, documents and many equipment kept in the lab have been damaged in the fire.

He added that there was no loss of life due to the fire.

Health Minister Gajendra Singh reached the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College and inspected the incident of arson in the microbiology lab.

The minister directed the principal of the SMS Medical College to form a committee to investigate the fire incident, a statement issued here said.

Instructions were also given to take appropriate steps to prevent such incidents in future and to immediately assess the loss of resources in the microbiology lab and streamline all arrangements at the earliest.

As per a media report in TOI, The fire broke out due to a short circuit in the storage room of the lab, said officials. Assistant Fire Officer Subham Sharma officer stated,'' It took nearly two hours of concerted efforts to bring the fire under control. The machines and valuable items inside the lab have been destroyed.''

The fire was promptly reported to the Ghatgate control room at 5:25 am. The staff on duty immediately alerted the fire brigade and police.