This the second fire incident at a COVID-19 facility in India this month.
Rescuers in protective suits carry the body of a victim from Hotel Swarna Palace where a fire broke out early morning in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh state, India, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020.
The blaze at Hotel Swarna Palace in the city of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh state broke out at 5 a.m. Rescue teams evacuated those trapped in the multistory building, said Senior police officer Srinivasulu, who uses only one name.The fire was brought under control but the smoke was still billowing out from the building, he said.ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and assured survivors of all possible support.
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