Three Newborns Perish in Hospital Fire in Amravati

A fire broke out in the neonatal ward of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, on Tuesday, killing three newborn babies. The blaze was reported to have started in the ward’s oxygen supply system, according to preliminary statements from the local fire department. Hospital staff rushed to the scene and attempted to rescue the infants, but the flames spread rapidly, leaving the newborns trapped. Investigations are underway to determine whether the fire was accidental or due to negligence, with authorities calling for a thorough review of safety protocols. Families of the deceased are in deep mourning, and the hospital has pledged full cooperation with the inquiry.