Eight patients killed in hospital fire in southern Turkey

Eight people were killed Saturday in a fire at an intensive care unit treating COVID-19 patients in southern Turkey, AP reported, citing state-run media.

The Anadolu news agency said the fire started when an oxygen cylinder exploded at the privately-run Sanko University Hospital unit in Gaziantep.

The agency cited a hospital statement identifying the victims as being aged between 56 and 85. The fire was quickly brought under control.

The statement said 14 patients undergoing intensive care treatment were transferred to other hospitals. An investigation was underway.