Emergency fire at Molinette hospital, necessitates evacuation of vascular surgery patients; traffic halt on 118 roadway for a duration of 30 minutes.
In an unexpected turn of events, a fire broke out at the Molinette Hospital in Torino, Italy, on Monday evening. The blaze occurred in the air treatment unit of the hospital, specifically in a machine of the air conditioning plant.
The fire was first reported around 8 pm, and the technical team of the City's Health and firefighters were promptly called to the scene. The exact cause of the fire is believed to be a cigarette butt that got stuck in the machine, although this information is yet to be officially confirmed.
Commissioner Thomas Schae arrived at the emergency room to coordinate the extinguishing operations. The fire was brought under control around 9 pm, and the alarm was subsequently lifted.
During the suspension of the firefighting efforts, emergencies were redirected to other hospitals in the area. Ambulances and the 118 service were suspended for over half an hour due to the fire. The room where the fire started is located directly above the vascular surgery department, and approximately thirty people were evacuated from this department as a precautionary measure.
Technicians from the company that provided the machine are currently working on the air treatment unit, assessing the extent of the damage and ensuring the system is safe to use.
At the moment, there is limited information available about the incident. Further details, such as the exact cause of the fire, the extent of the damage, and the impact on hospital operations, are yet to be confirmed. For accurate and updated information, it is recommended to check local Italian news outlets or official Molinette hospital communications.
