Inp.polri.go.id - Gorontalo.  A fire erupted in the financial building of the RSUD MM Dunda Limboto, a regional general hospital in Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo on Monday (11/3/2024) While the cause of the fire remained unknown, it triggered panic among patients and staff in the treatment area, given its proximity to the affected building, Panic also spread to the parking area, where vehicle owners rushed to move their cars away from the fire, as reported by antaranews.com. "We panicked and rushed out of the building as the fire quickly spread to the financial section," said Taufik, a patient attendant, seen hurriedly carrying his anxious mother to safety. Families of other patients also evacuated, carrying their loved ones and belongings to safety. "I focused on evacuating patients and belongings, while my husband moved our car away from the hospital area to avoid any mishaps," said Anisa, another patient's family member. Firefighting teams were on-site, actively working to extinguish the flames. As of now, RSUD MM. Dunda Limboto has not issued an official statement regarding the fire's cause. (mg/inp/pr/nm)