Pakistan Hospital Fire: Viral Video Shows Nurse Risking Life To Rescue Newborn From Burning Nursery; To Get Sitara-i-Khidmat
A Pakistani nurse who risked her life to rescue the sole surviving newborn from a devastating hospital nursery fire that killed 14 infants will be honoured with one of the country’s most prestigious civil awards. Razia Noreen was on duty at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), a major government hospital in Islamabad, when the fire broke out in the nursery on August 26. CCTV footage…
On August 26, a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, killing 14 newborns. In a heroic act, nurse Razia Noreen rushed into the burning nursery and managed to rescue the sole surviving infant. A viral 51-second CCTV clip captures the terrifying moments as smoke and flames rapidly spread through the third-floor unit.
Noreen is seen entering the nursery just eight seconds after the blaze began, returning with the newborn in her arms. However, she was unable to go back inside due to the intense fire and thick smoke. The inquiry ordered by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif found that the fire had devastated the nursery within approximately two minutes, leaving little time for further rescue.
Noreen, who belongs to the Christian community, said she had been doing her duty and loved children. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Noreen for her courage and devotion, announcing that she would receive the Sitara-i-Khidmat, one of Pakistan's most prestigious civil awards, along with a cash prize of around Rs 1 crore (approximately US$36,000).
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