Gujarat: 76% Covid hospitals in Gujarat lack proper system of electric wiring, triggering short-circuits

After the horrific Shrey Hospital fire which killed eight Covid-19 patients, a surprise check was conducted by the office of the chief electrical inspector (CEI) in 364 designated Covid treatment hospitals, The Times of India reported.
A majority of 76% hospitals were found to have defective wiring or overloading issues, making them extremely susceptible to fire incidents triggered by short-circuits.
Of the 364 designated covid hospitals – both private and government – so far, 230 were found to have defective wiring and other electrical supply problems, while 50 hospitals have issues of electrical overloading.
The CEI has ordered these hospitals to take corrective steps immediately to prevent occurrence of fire because of electrical malfunctioning.
A senior fire officer from Gujarat told the newspaper that about 65-70% of fire incidents in Gujarat could be attributed to the shortcircuit or electrical defect.

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