2020 Vijayawada fire
| Date | 9 August 2020 |
|---|---|
| Location | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 16°30′46″N 80°37′23″E / 16.5128°N 80.6231°E |
| Cause | Electrical short-circuit in air conditioner |
| Deaths | 11 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 22 |
On 9 August 2020 at around 5 am IST, a major fire broke out at a COVID-19 facility located at the Hotel Swarna Palace in the city of Vijayawada, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The fire killed 11 people and wounded a further 22. The hotel was being used as a temporary COVID-19 facility by the private hospital Ramesh Hospitals Vijayawada. An electrical short circuit was described as the ultimate reason for the incident. The fire was brought under control by the firefighters within 30 minutes. Survivors were transferred to another quarantine centre.