2019/08/25
Tri-Service General Hospital Released a Press Release Explaining the Matter Regarding “Fire Broke Out from ICU of the Songshan Branch of Tri-Service General Hospital”. (August 25th, 2019)
Regarding the media coverage of “Fire Broke Out from ICU of the Songshan Branch of the Tri-Service General Hospital”, the Tri-Service General Hospital has stated that a fire broke out at the soiled linens room of ICU in its Songshan Branch today (25th) at 15:30 p.m.; upon discovering the incident, the nurses on duty activated the fire emergency mechanism immediately, and evacuated patients to their wards, as well as contacted 119 to request assistance and disposal. The fire was put out by the hospital before the fire department arrived, and there was no casualty.
Songshan Branch of the Tri-Service General Hospital further stated that the inspection on the fire ground indicated the possible cause to be short-circuit from the electronics within the soiled linens room; the hospital has asked all affiliated wards and quarters to fully inspect relevant electronics and medical equipment in order to ensure the safety of the hospital.