Major fire safety lapses found at two Islamabad hospitals after Pims tragedy
CDA finds serious fire safety gaps at Capital Hospital, Polyclinic, calls for urgent corrective measures
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has identified serious fire safety issues at two major government hospitals in Islamabad following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) that claimed 14 lives. Inspections at Capital Hospital and the Federal Government Polyclinic revealed significant deficiencies in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation plans.
The CDA has recommended urgent corrective measures, including the installation of modern fire alarm systems, fire-rated doors, sprinkler systems, underground firefighting water supplies, and trained firefighting staff. Both hospitals were also directed to conduct regular emergency drills and engage third-party fire safety experts.
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