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Three Infants Lost in NICU Fire Triggered by Ventilator Explosion at Amravati Hospital
✍️ India Today
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 01:49 PM
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A fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, after a ventilator exploded, killing three babies.
A fire erupted in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, after a ventilator malfunctioned and exploded.
The blaze quickly spread through the unit, forcing staff to evacuate the infants and other patients.
Three newborns lost their lives in the incident, according to hospital officials.
Emergency services responded promptly, but the high temperature and smoke limited rescue efforts. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the ventilator failure.
The blaze quickly spread through the unit, forcing staff to evacuate the infants and other patients.
Three newborns lost their lives in the incident, according to hospital officials.
Emergency services responded promptly, but the high temperature and smoke limited rescue efforts. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the ventilator failure.