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Health
Maharashtra Orders Action After Amravati Hospital Fire Kills 3 Newborns
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🗓 10 Sep 2026, 12:37 PM
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A blaze at a maternity ward in Amravati on Tuesday claimed the lives of three newborns, prompting the state government to order disciplinary action against hospital officials and associated firms for alleged lapses.
A fire broke out in the neonatal unit of a hospital in Amravati on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of three newborns.
The blaze was reported at 10:30 a.m. and was contained within 45 minutes after firefighters and medical staff responded promptly.
In response, the Maharashtra Home Department has ordered an investigation and disciplinary action against the hospital’s management and the firms responsible for fire‑safety compliance.
The incident has raised concerns about fire‑safety protocols in healthcare facilities across the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.
The blaze was reported at 10:30 a.m. and was contained within 45 minutes after firefighters and medical staff responded promptly.
In response, the Maharashtra Home Department has ordered an investigation and disciplinary action against the hospital’s management and the firms responsible for fire‑safety compliance.
The incident has raised concerns about fire‑safety protocols in healthcare facilities across the state, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.