Residential building for hospital staff catches fire at Siriraj Hospital
In the heart of Bangkok's Bangkok Noi district, a fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in a 22-storey staff residential building of Siriraj Hospital. The blaze originated in the building's control room for electricity and telecommunication systems, specifically at the telephone exchange box.
The fire department swiftly responded, dispatching fifteen fire engines to the scene. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the fire, which was reported at 12:30pm and was under control about 40 minutes later.
During the incident, residents were safely evacuated from the building. However, one nurse was admitted to Siriraj Hospital after suffering a sudden drop in blood pressure due to panic. Fortunately, six people sustained minor injuries but declined hospital treatment after receiving first aid.
A woman was rescued from an elevator on the 12th floor during the fire. The fire produced thick black smoke that spread into one of the building's elevators, causing some disruption.
The fire has affected the electrical systems of Siriraj Hospital, prompting the cancellation of kidney dialysis services at its dialysis centre on Monday. However, it's important to note that there are no current publicly available search results directly reporting on the status of dialysis services at Siriraj Hospital after the fire. The provided sources do not mention any incident regarding a fire or disruption to dialysis services at Siriraj Hospital.
As such, the current status of dialysis services following this event cannot be confirmed from the available information. Additional updates would likely come from official hospital communications or recent news outlets.
We will continue to monitor trusted news sources and official announcements from Siriraj Hospital for any emerging information on this matter. Updates will be shared as they become available.
- Despite the fire incident at Siriraj Hospital's staff residential building, the general news outlets have not reported any direct effects on the hospital's economy or medical-conditions services, particularly the dialysis center.
- In the aftermath of the fire, the education of those who rely on kidney dialysis services at Siriraj Hospital could be potentially impacted if the facility remains disrupted.
- On a broader scale, the fire could have ramifications for the overall health-and-wellness of the Bangkok Noi district, particularly with respect to the availability of medical services within the area.
- The cause of the fire and its long-term implications on the hospital's science, technology, and crime-and-justice sections, such as data loss or insurance matters, are currently undetermined and await further investigation.
