Fire Tenders Rushed To Spot After Massive Blaze Erupts At Eye Hospital In Delhi

A massive fire broke out at Eye 7 Children's Hospital in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi, on Wednesday.

The incident prompted an immediate response from emergency services, with 12 fire tenders arriving at the scene to combat the blaze. Efforts to douse the flame are currently underway.

Visuals from the scene show a thick plume of black smoke billowing from the building. Further details about the cause of the fire and any potential casualties or injuries are still awaited.

#WATCH | Delhi: Fire broke out at Eye7 Chaudhary Eye Centre in South Delhis Lajpat Nagar. 16 fire tenders at the spot. Firefighting operation underway. https://t.co/feRCIDBTsk pic.twitter.com/UP5xDrOdCg

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This incident comes on the heels of a similar tragedy in May, where a major fire at another children's hospital in Delhi resulted in the deaths of at least seven newborns.

Repeated incidents like these raise concerns about the safety and regulatory standards of healthcare facilities in the national capital and surrounding NCR.