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Fire at Spital Split maternity unit sparks evacuation of patients
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A fire broke out in the maternal ward on March 21, forcing medical staff to evacuate several female patients while confirming no injuries were sustained among those affected or firefighters responding from nearby units; authorities have now launched an inquiry into whether unextinguished ammunition left by a patient ignited the blaze that caused thick smoke and forced evacuation of residents.
Key Points
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1A fire broke out at the maternity ward of KBC Split on March 21, causing heavy smoke to spread across four floors.
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2Patients were evacuated from their rooms due to thick fumes and dense air pollution caused by a large amount of dust/smoke (opušak).
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3No injuries or casualties have been reported among the patients despite being moved during an emergency situation.
Developments
[Mar 21, 07:56]
Fire broke out in a maternity ward at KBC Split; smoke spread across four floors and caused heavy air pollution (opušak), leading to the evacuation of patients.