Fire forces evacuations at Brazil hospital; 1 reported dead

Fire erupted in one of Rio de Janeiro's main hospitals on Tuesday, forcing rescue workers to evacuate at least 200 people, some wheeled out in ir beds.

At least one person reportedly died.

fire began in a basement of Bonsucesso Federal Hospital, according to fire department spokesman Lauro Boto, and it sent dense black smoke pouring into sky.

Patients fled hospital in wheelchairs and on crutches, while hospital workers rolled some out to safety in ir beds.

Hospital officials told Band News Rio that a 42-year-old female COVID-19 patient died while being transferred.