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Fire breaks out at AIIMS, no casualties reported

A fire broke out at the nursing college of AIIMS in New Delhi on Monday.

A fire broke out at the nursing college of AIIMS in New Delhi on Monday.  

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Blaze reported around 12.20 p.m. and doused by 12.50 p.m., says official

A fire broke out at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Monday at 12.20 p.m., a fire department official said.

“The fire was reported at 12.20 p.m. and it was completely doused by 12.50 p.m. No injuries reported till now. The situation under control,” the official said.

The immediate cause of the fire is not known.

Last year, an inquiry into a fire in the pathology department at AIIMS had reported major gaps in safety parameters at the institution.

The fire department had suggested structural changes to improve safety at AIIMS.