1 min readCuttackUpdated: Mar 16, 2026 06:54 AM ISTAccording to eye witnesses, the fire broke out between 2.30 am to 3 am.Several people are feared dead as a fire broke out at an ICU of the trauma care centre of Odisha’s premier SCB medical college and hospital, Cuttack, on Monday.According to eye witnesses, the fire broke out between 2.30 am to 3 am. Though the exact cause of fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said it could be due to short circuit.Even though the fire brigade reached the spot immediately and managed to douse the fire, officials said several patients, who were on ventilator support at the ICU died due to suffocation. The exact number of deaths is yet to be confirmed by the SCB authorities.The other patients were immediately shifted to the ICU of other wards of the medical college even as many of their condition is stated to be critical.Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited SCB to take stock of the situation and held meetings with senior officials.Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent with the Indian Express and covers Odisha. His interests are in politics, policy and people’s stories. He tweets at @bisoyisujit87 ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Hospital fire