Probe Reveals Shocking Mistake Behind PIMS Nursery Fire

Initial investigations into the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) fire incident have made public that the hospital's security staff did not know the fire brigade helpline number, leading to a 16-minute delay in contacting emergency responders.

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• NDMA Declares Next 72 Hours Critical for Northern Areas.
• The fire brigade was finally informed at 6: 54 AM after PIMS security staff called the police emergency helpline, 15, and documented the fire.
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• On July 6, a fire broke out at the PIMS nursing hostel at around 3 AM.

According to the investigation, the fire broke out at 6: 38 AM, but security personnel were seen asking others for the fire brigade's contact number instead of immediately alerting the department. NDMA Declares Next 72 Hours Critical for Northern Areas.

For context, the fire brigade was finally informed at 6: 54 AM after PIMS security staff called the police emergency helpline, 15, and documented the fire. The police then contacted the fire brigade and passed on the information.

Islamabad Police have introduced a criminal investigation into the incident and recorded statements from eight suspended PIMS office-holders, along with members of the medical, non-medical, technical, and security staff.

Notably, an inquiry committee is additionally anticipated to submit its final report within two days. The investigation will determine responsibility in the case, including the feasible involvement of the PIMS executive director and the eight suspended office-holders. Islamabad Govt Buildings to Obtain New Fire Safety Systems.

For context, the findings have additionally disclosed that this was not the first time PIMS staff faced difficulty contacting fire brigade.

On July 6, a fire broke out at the PIMS nursing hostel at around 3 AM. At that time, hospital staff couldn't contact the fire department immediately. A woman from the hospital eventually contacted the fire brigade at 4: 12 AM. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around probe Reveals Shocking Mistake Behind PIMS Nursery Fire point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.