Minor Fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital ICU; No Injuries Reported

A minor fire occurred on March 17 in the surgical ICU of the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram due to a ventilator short circuit. Patients were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Authorities, including the city mayor, confirmed the fire was controlled. The incident raised concerns about the hospital's infrastructure and safety measures, given its age and maintenance challenges.