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Three newborns die as ventilator sparks fire at Maha Hospital
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:37 AM
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A ventilator malfunction triggered a fire at Maha Hospital, killing three newborn infants.
A fire broke out at Maha Hospital after a ventilator malfunctioned, leading to the tragic loss of three newborn babies. Hospital staff reported that the equipment sparked, causing flames to spread in the neonatal intensive care unit. Emergency responders arrived promptly and attempted to extinguish the blaze while evacuating patients. Despite rescue efforts, three infants could not be saved and were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the equipment failure and to assess safety protocols in the hospital.