{
  "id": 3435801,
  "title": "Hospital fire kills 15 infants in Islamabad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/hospital-fire-kills-15-infants-in-islamabad",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T05:44:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1543955/hospital-fire-kills-15-infants-in-islamabad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A fire broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, a major public hospital in Islamabad, killing infants. According to Dawn, 14 infants were killed, while the hospital spokesperson, Dr Aneeza Jalil, reported 15 babies were in the ward, with at least one saved by a doctor.\n\nThe fire occurred on the third floor of the maternity ward, and rescue teams responded quickly with six fire brigade vehicles and four ambulances. Footage showed rescue workers using ladders and going through broken windows to access the affected area.\n\nThe Islamabad administration stated that the fire was immediately brought under control, and the children were shifted to the intensive care unit. An inquiry committee was formed to investigate the incident, and according to Dr Jalil, the fire appeared to have been caused by a short circuit at around 7am. The Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, called for an immediate investigation into the tragedy.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-15-infants-killed-in-islamabad-hospital-fire",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:42:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Pakistan: 15 babies dead in fire at Islamabad hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/pakistan-15-babies-dead-in-fire-at-islamabad-hospital",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:43:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills 15 infants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/pakistan-islamabad-hospital-fire-kills-15-infants",
        "published": "2026-08-26T05:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-15-infants-killed-in-islamabad-hospital-fire-3438494",
        "published": "2026-08-26T05:40:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}