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Mancherial: A fire broke out at a private hospital in Mancherial on Tuesday after an AC compressor exploded in the outdoor unit of the dialysis ward.

According to reports, smoke quickly engulfed the area following the incident. Hospital staff immediately responded and shifted two patients from the dialysis ward to a safer location. No casualties were reported.

Fire personnel rushed to the hospital after receiving information about the incident and brought the blaze under control.

Preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit may have triggered the fire. Property damage is estimated at around Rs.10 lakh.

Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.

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