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On Wednesday, a fire broke out at Pakistan's state-run Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, resulting in the tragic death of at least 15 infants. The incident unfolded around 6:45 am in the gynaecology ward, specifically in the nursery, which housed 16 newborns at the time. According to officials cited by Geo TV, an air conditioner compressor exploded, triggering the fire.
Only one infant was rescued amidst the chaos. The district administration reported that 14 children suffered full burns, while the remaining two were reportedly unharmed. Rescue teams, comprising six fire brigades and four ambulances, arrived promptly at the scene to control the blaze and provide medical assistance. This developing story is expected to yield further details in the coming hours.
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