Blaze kills at least 10 in south Indian city coronavirus quarantine center

At least 10 people died when a huge fire broke out at a COVID-19 treatment and quarantine center in the southeastern Indian city of Vijaywada early on Sunday, officials said.

Emergency crews rescued up to 20 patients and medical staff from the center housed in a hotel and took them to hospital, police commissioner B Srinivasulu told journalists at the scene.

Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit in the centre, police and fire officials said.

Television footage showed rescuers wearing face masks and full-body suits taking survivors out of the blackened building on trolleys.

Reuters

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