PM condoles loss of lives in fire incident at Vijaywada COVID facility

New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish at the death of patients in a fire incident at a COVID facility in Andhra Pradesh's Vijaywada on Sunday.

He said he discussed the incident with state chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and assured all possible help.

Seven COVID-19 patients were killed in the incident at a hotel converted into a treatment facility at Vijayawada.

"Anguished by the fire at a Covid centre in Vijayawada. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover as soon as possible," the prime minister tweeted.   "Discussed the prevailing situation with AP CM @ysjagan Ji and assured all possible support," he said. PTI NAB DV DV