**Dhenkanal:** Panic and fear gripped the patients of Dhenkanal Headquarter Hospital when a fire broke out in the 5th floor staff canteen today morning. While no one has been injured in the blaze, Fire officials have leveled serious allegations against the authorities for not having applied for a safety license.
The incident occurred when a gas stove came in contact with the flames of a coal-powered chulha (stove) at around 11 am today. On receiving information, Fire services personnel rushed to the spot to douse the flames.
Dhenkanal Fire Station’s Assistant Fire Officer Umakant Nayak said, “The DHH has not applied for fire safety license yet. We have also served a notice to the hospital for the same.”
Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Basudev Behera informed that permission was given to staff to cook meals on temporary basis. However, tender will be issued shortly for a canteen while the agency cannot cook meals using heaters or electricity appliances inside the hospital premises.
Meanwhile, district administration has assured that strict action will be taken against those found guilty.
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