Fire breaks out at Baby Memorial hospital in Kerala’s Kozhikode; no casualties reported

Several patients were safely evacuated on time following a fire outbreak at Baby Memorial hospital in Kozhikode city in Kerala on Saturday (November 29, 2025) morning. The blaze was first spotted on the ninth floor of the hospital building around 9.30 a.m.

Fire and Rescue Services sources said the blaze was caused by a suspected short circuit in the AC plant on the affected floor where some installation works were under way. The fire was brought under control within an hour, they said.

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Hospital authorities said no patients sustained injuries in the incident as timely evacuation was done following the safety instructions of the rescue squads and security personnel. Fire and Rescue Services units from various city stations also reached the spot for assistance.

Fire breaks out at Baby Memorial hospital in Kerala’s Kozhikode; no casualties reported

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