A sudden fire broke out at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital during the early hours of today, May 9. The blaze reportedly originated within the hospital's medical warehouse, causing significant concern among staff and patients.
A coordinated emergency response was launched to contain the fire, involving the Jaffna Municipal Council Fire Brigade, hospital employees, security forces, and local police. Following a strenuous effort by these teams, the fire was successfully extinguished.
Authorities have noted that the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. While no injuries have been reported, officials are currently assessing the extent of the damage to the medical supplies and the facility. Further investigations are underway.
