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Three newborns killed in fire at Amravati District Women's Hospital NICU
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 07:54 AM
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A blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. on Monday at the NICU on the third floor of Amravati District Women's Hospital, resulting in the deaths of three newborn infants.
A fire erupted at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Monday in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on the third floor of the Amravati District Women's Hospital in Maharashtra.
The blaze quickly spread, prompting the hospital’s emergency response team and local fire services to evacuate patients and staff. Three newborn infants succumbed to the flames despite immediate medical intervention.
Hospital officials confirmed the fatalities and said that surviving infants were transferred to nearby facilities for continued care. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state fire department.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in medical establishments, and authorities have pledged a thorough review to prevent similar tragedies.
The blaze quickly spread, prompting the hospital’s emergency response team and local fire services to evacuate patients and staff. Three newborn infants succumbed to the flames despite immediate medical intervention.
Hospital officials confirmed the fatalities and said that surviving infants were transferred to nearby facilities for continued care. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the state fire department.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols in medical establishments, and authorities have pledged a thorough review to prevent similar tragedies.