Three newborns die in Maharashtra hospital fire
Three newborn babies died after a fire swept through the neonatal intensive care unit of a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati early on Monday, prompting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to order a high-level inquiry and promise strict action against anyone found responsible. Six other infants were shifted to a Super Speciality Hospital for treatment following the blaze at the District…
A devastating fire engulfed the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, resulting in the tragic loss of three newborns. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis swiftly ordered a high-level inquiry and vowed strict action against those responsible for the incident. Six other infants were transferred to a Super Speciality Hospital for treatment after the blaze took place on the third floor of the District Women’s Hospital at around 3:30 am.
Preliminary reports suggest that the fire may have started due to an electrical malfunction or an explosion involving a ventilator, though the precise cause has yet to be determined. Despite these speculations, 36 infants were successfully rescued unharmed, with the state government pledging to bear the medical expenses of the injured children and compensation of Rs500,000 for the families of the deceased.
The hospital was hosting three NICU wards with a combined capacity of 39 beds, which were located on the affected floor. Opposition parties have criticized the incident, alleging negligence and calling for accountability and safety reviews at hospitals across Maharashtra.
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