Maharashtra: 10 Babies Killed In Fire At Hospital

In a tragic incident, ten newborn babies were died after a fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit of a hospital in Maharashtra on Saturday.

Fire broke out in the Bhandara district hospital at around 2 am, doctors of the hospital were quoted saying in several news reports. All the babies were between within one to three months old. There were 17 babies in the unit, while, seven were rescued, he added.

A team of fire brigade rescued seven babies from the 'inbound ward' of the unit but could not save the 10 other babies, he said.

The cause of the fire in the four storeyed building is yet to be known.

An investigation is underway.

Several leaders condoled the horrific incident.

The unfortunate incident of fire at Bhandara District General Hospital in Maharashtra is extremely tragic.

My condolences to the families of the children who lost their lives.

I appeal to Maha Govt to provide every possible assistance to the families of the injured & deceased.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 9, 2021

The fire accident in Bhandara district hospital, Maharashtra is very unfortunate. I am pained beyond words. My thoughts and condolences are with bereaved families. May God give them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 9, 2021

Deeply saddened by the death of infants in a tragic fire at the District Hospital Bhandara, Maharashtra. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 9, 2021