Bhopal: Four infants die as fire breaks out at government hospital; MP CM orders probe
3 years, 1 month ago

Bhopal: Four infants die as fire breaks out at government hospital; MP CM orders probe

Firstpost  

Around 10 fire tenders were pressed into action to douse the flames, which allegedly started owing to a short-circuit At least four infants have died in a fire that broke out in the special newborn care unit of Bhopal’s Kamla Nehru Children’s Hospital on Monday night, prompting the government to order a high-level probe into the incident. Ex gratia of Rs 4 lakhs will be given to parents of each deceased," says Medical Education Minister Vishvas Sarang pic.twitter.com/4FhcncWtfN — ANI November 8, 2021 Medical Education Minister Vishwas Sarang said a short circuit may have caused the fire and described the situation inside the ward as “very scary”. “Four children died in the fire that broke out in the special newborn care unit ward probably due to a short circuit,” Sarang said. भोपाल के कमला नेहरू अस्पताल के चाइल्ड वार्ड में आग की घटना दुखद है। बचाव कार्य तेजी से हुआ। घटना की उच्चस्तरीय जांच के निर्देश दिए हैं। जांच एसीएस लोक स्वास्थ्य एवं चिकित्सा शिक्षा मोहम्मद सुलेमान करेंगे। — Shivraj Singh Chouhan November 8, 2021 Worried parents were seen running around in search of their children.

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Warding off fire: on hospital fires
1 week, 1 day ago

Warding off fire: on hospital fires

The Hindu  

There is no greater betrayal than when a sanctuary turns into a death trap. A massive fire that broke out at City Hospital, an orthopaedic specialty unit in Dindigul in south Tamil Nadu, last week caused the death of six people, including a child and two women. The rash of fire accidents in hospitals in India, in recent times, and …

Two more infants die, toll in Jhansi medical college fire rises to 17
1 month ago

Two more infants die, toll in Jhansi medical college fire rises to 17

Deccan Chronicle  

Jhansi: Two more infants rescued from a fire that ripped through the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College here have died, taking the total toll in the blaze to 17, a senior official said on Sunday.Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospital's neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15. Dr Narendra Singh …

Two more infants die, toll in Jhansi medical college fire rises to 17
1 month ago

Two more infants die, toll in Jhansi medical college fire rises to 17

New Indian Express  

JHANSI: Two more infants rescued from a fire that ripped through the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College here have died, taking the total toll in the blaze to 17, a senior official said on Sunday. Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospital's neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15. Dr Narendra …

Jhansi hospital fire | The fire that engulfed newborn babies
1 month ago

Jhansi hospital fire | The fire that engulfed newborn babies

The Hindu  

Trigger warning: This story contains details about the deaths of infants. On the night of November 15, Dharmendra Raikwar, 31, and Bhagwati, 27, were seated in the waiting area outside the neonatal intensive care unit of Jhansi’s government-run Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College Hospital. A horrific night At 10.20 p.m. on November 15, several families sat in the waiting area …

Jhansi hospital fire: Death count rises to 15 after three rescued infants die of illness
1 month ago

Jhansi hospital fire: Death count rises to 15 after three rescued infants die of illness

India TV News  

The recent incident of a fire in the NICU ward of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College has claimed 15 lives, as three more infants died, hospital authorities said on Wednesday. The fire incident took place on the night of November 15, causing a hefty casualty of many infants, who were in care at the hospital. According to Dr. Narendra Singh …

Jhansi Hospital fire: Rescued infant dies due to critical illness
1 month ago

Jhansi Hospital fire: Rescued infant dies due to critical illness

Hindustan Times  

A newborn, who was rescued from the blaze in the NICU ward at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi on Friday night, died due to a critical illness on Sunday. Charred ward of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit after a fire at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, in Jhansi. Medical college principal Dr Narendra Singh Senger said that …

UP hospital fire: Rescued newborn dies of illness
1 month, 1 week ago

UP hospital fire: Rescued newborn dies of illness

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow/Jhansi: A newborn rescued from a fire that engulfed a children's ward at a government hospital in Jhansi died due to illness on Sunday, officials said.With this, 11 newborns who were admitted to the NICU at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College have died. The boy did not sustain any burn injuries in the fire, Jhansi District Magistrate Avinash Kumar said. …

Jhansi hospital fire: Rescued newborn dies of illness, casualties reach 11
1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi hospital fire: Rescued newborn dies of illness, casualties reach 11

India Today  

A newborn rescued from a fire that engulfed a children's ward at a government hospital in Jhansi died due to illness on Sunday, officials said. The boy did not sustain any burn injuries in the fire, Jhansi District Magistrate Avinash Kumar said. "Till Saturday, the number of deaths was 10 and that of children undergoing treatment at the NICU in …

Jhansi hospital fire: Parents search for missing babies amid growing demand for DNA tests
1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi hospital fire: Parents search for missing babies amid growing demand for DNA tests

Hindustan Times  

Kuldeep Sikarwar, Rani Sen and Sitara Devi saved at least five babies during the fire at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College’s neonatal intensive care unit on Friday night killing 10 newborn babies. “No one is giving me a clear answer about how they identified the babies who were charred beyond recognition,” she claimed. “A doctor told me they were …

10 newborns killed in massive fire at hospital in India
1 month, 1 week ago

10 newborns killed in massive fire at hospital in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10 newborn babies …

'My child hasn't been found yet': Parents share tragic ordeal after Jhansi hospital fire
1 month, 1 week ago

'My child hasn't been found yet': Parents share tragic ordeal after Jhansi hospital fire

Hindustan Times  

Santoshi, a mother from Mahoba district's Parsaha village, is still looking for her 10-day-old baby who was in Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College's NICU. Sen reportedly said that authorities told the parents and relatives to "go in and take your children" after the fire. "If I hadn't told them I had someone else's child, would they even know it wasn't …

'Expired Fire Dousers, Faulty Alarm System': Jhansi Hospital Tragedy Exposes Safety Lapses
1 month, 1 week ago

'Expired Fire Dousers, Faulty Alarm System': Jhansi Hospital Tragedy Exposes Safety Lapses

ABP News  

The tragic fire incident at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh that claimed the lives of 10 newborn babies exposed the safety lapses on the part of the hospital administration. The hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit where the tragedy unfolded had expired fire extinguishers and the safety alarm did not go off on time, delaying the evacuation work, reported India …

Jhansi Hospital fire: Govt announces financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for parents of deceased
1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi Hospital fire: Govt announces financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh for parents of deceased

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow/Jhansi: Hours after a fire claimed the lives of at least 10 newborn children in Jhansi district, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the parents of the deceased, an official said. A statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep grief over the …

Jhansi hospital fire kills 10 newborns: Modi, Adityanath announce ex-gratia; PM, Murmu, Kharge condole death
1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi hospital fire kills 10 newborns: Modi, Adityanath announce ex-gratia; PM, Murmu, Kharge condole death

Live Mint  

Jhansi Hospital Fire: A devastating fire at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh has claimed the lives of 10 newborns, igniting widespread shock and sorrow across the nation. Jhansi Hospital Fire: PM Modi, President Murmu, MP Kharge Express Condolences Following the heartbreaking news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and President Droupadi Murmu have extended their condolences to …

Jhansi Hospital Fire Infant Deaths PM Modi Condolence Yogi Adityanath
1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi Hospital Fire Infant Deaths PM Modi Condolence Yogi Adityanath

ABP News  

Jhansi Hospital Child Ward Fire: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep anguish over the Jhansi hospital fire that claimed the lives of 10 infants on Friday. उत्तर प्रदेश में झांसी के मेडिकल कॉलेज में आग लगने से हुआ हादसा मन को व्यथित करने वाला है। इसमें जिन्होंने अपने मासूम बच्चों को खो दिया है, उनके प्रति मेरी गहरी शोक-संवेदनाएं। …

10 newborns killed, 16 injured as massive fire breaks out at Jhansi Medical College, UP CM reacts
1 month, 1 week ago

10 newborns killed, 16 injured as massive fire breaks out at Jhansi Medical College, UP CM reacts

Firstpost  

The officials noted that at least 54 infants were admitted to the NICU when the incident took place. Out of them, 10 were killed and those injured are currently under observation At least 10 newborns were killed and 16 others were injured after a massive fire broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Jhansi Medical College in …

Jhansi, India: Hospital fire kills 10 newborn babies
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1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi, India: Hospital fire kills 10 newborn babies

CNN  

Lucknow, India — A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state. Akhtar Hussain, whose son was rescued and is receiving treatment in an adjacent ward, agreed that the tragedy …

Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire

Al Jazeera  

The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi. Emergency responders rescued 38 newborns from the ward, which housed 49 infants at the time of the incident, said Uttar Pradesh state’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday. While there were fire alarms in the intensive care unit, parents and …

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborns, injuring 16
1 month, 1 week ago

Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborns, injuring 16

LA Times  

Fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. An initial inquiry points to lapses in safety protocols, including expired fire extinguishers and non-functional fire alarms, which officials say delayed rescue efforts. Parents and witnesses said fire alarms in the intensive care unit did not …

10 newborns dead in Jhansi hospital blaze, expired fire extinguishers found
1 month, 1 week ago

10 newborns dead in Jhansi hospital blaze, expired fire extinguishers found

India Today  

Expired fire extinguishers were found at the neonatal intensive care unit of the hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi where 10 newborns died in a massive blaze. Jhansi Hospital Fire: Latest Developments Preliminary investigation has revealed that the filling date mentioned on the fire extinguisher cylinders was 2019 and the expiry was 2020. Apart from the aid announced by the state …

Jhansi hospital fire: 10 children die, 16 battle for life after fire in NICU; U.P. Govt orders three-tier probe
1 month, 1 week ago

Jhansi hospital fire: 10 children die, 16 battle for life after fire in NICU; U.P. Govt orders three-tier probe

The Hindu  

Hours after 10 newborn babies were killed in a fire at the neonatal intensive care unit of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi district, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday ordered a multi-level probe into the incident. Opposition attack “The news of 10 children dying and many children getting injured due to fire in Jhansi Medical College is …

10 newborn babies dead, 16 injured after fire breaks out at Jhansi medical college in Uttar Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

10 newborn babies dead, 16 injured after fire breaks out at Jhansi medical college in Uttar Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 newborn babies were killed, 16 were injured, and 37 others were rescued after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Friday night, police said. Jhansi district magistrate said, “Between 10:30 and 10:45 pm, a short circuit occurred inside the NICU unit, which led to …

10 children killed, 16 injured in fire at Jhansi hospital
1 month, 1 week ago

10 children killed, 16 injured in fire at Jhansi hospital

India Today  

At least 10 children lost their lives, and 16 others sustained injuries in a massive fire that broke out at the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called the incident “heartbreaking” and directed officials to provide top-notch medical care to the injured. Taking to …

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Safdarjung Hospital, fire tenders rush to spot | VIDEO
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi: Fire breaks out at Safdarjung Hospital, fire tenders rush to spot | VIDEO

India TV News  

A massive fire erupted in Safdarjung Hospital on Tuesday. The fire erupted in the store building of the old emergency building of Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi at 10:40 am. DFS chief Atul Garg said, "The fire was at gate 6 of the old emergency building of the Safdarjung Hospital. Four charred to death in separate incident Earlier today, four people …

Massive fire breaks out at hospital, no one injured
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Massive fire breaks out at hospital, no one injured

The Hindu  

A short circuit in an air conditioner led to a major fire incident at a two-storeyed private hospital in south-east Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar on Wednesday, an official said. A Delhi Fire Services official said they pressed into service 20 fire tenders to put out the fire at Eye7 Chaudhary Eye Centre on Ring Road after they received information about the …

Delhi: Major fire breaks out at Paschim Vihar hospital, 6 fire engines at spot
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Major fire breaks out at Paschim Vihar hospital, 6 fire engines at spot

Hindustan Times  

A major fire broke out at Eye Mantra Hospital in New Delhi's Paschim Vihar on Tuesday. The fire broke out at Eye Mantra Hospital in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, on Tuesday. The fire at Eye Mantra Hospital comes days after a massive blaze at a hospital in Vivek Vihar killed six newborns. The data by Delhi Fire Services states that 16 …

Families of newborn babies killed in India hospital fire describe chaos trying to identify remains
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Families of newborn babies killed in India hospital fire describe chaos trying to identify remains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The chief doctor and owner of the Baby Care …

Delhi infant deaths: Hospital owner, duty doctor sent to three-day police custody
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi infant deaths: Hospital owner, duty doctor sent to three-day police custody

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A city court on Monday remanded Dr Navin Khichi, owner of Baby Care New Born Child Hospital, where a fire broke out claiming seven newborns, to three-day police custody till May 30. Dr Akash, who was on duty during the incident late on Saturday night, was also sent to police custody. The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial …

Delhi hospital fire: 27 oxygen cylinders were kept inside and outside Delhi hospital where blaze killed seven newborn babies: FIR
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi hospital fire: 27 oxygen cylinders were kept inside and outside Delhi hospital where blaze killed seven newborn babies: FIR

The Hindu  

Twenty-seven oxygen cylinders were found inside and outside the two-storey Baby Care New Born Child Hospital, as per the FIR registered in the case. ‘Didn’t ensure safety’ A delegation of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which visited the site on Sunday and spoke to officials and family members of the victims, said in its findings that emergency …

Delhi Government to direct hospitals to complete fire audit by June 8
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Government to direct hospitals to complete fire audit by June 8

The Hindu  

In the aftermath of a fire at a neonatal hospital that killed seven newborns, the Delhi Government will issue directions to all private and State-run hospitals to complete a fire audit by June 8 and submit a compliance report, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on May 27. We will ask all private and Delhi government-run hospitals to complete a fire …

Delhi hospital fire: Baby care centre owner, doctor on duty during blaze, sent to police custody
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi hospital fire: Baby care centre owner, doctor on duty during blaze, sent to police custody

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday sent Dr Navin Khichi, the owner of Baby Care New Born Child Hospital, which caught fire leading to the deaths of seven newborns, to police custody till May 30. Another accused, Dr. Akash, who was on duty at the time of the fire in the private neonatal hospital late on Saturday, has also been sent …

Parents blame east Delhi children’s hospital authorities of negligence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Parents blame east Delhi children’s hospital authorities of negligence

The Hindu  

The quiet lobby of the NICU hospital in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar, on Sunday morning, was shaken by the piercing wail of Md. Mr. Anzaar and Ms. Noorjahan are among the seven parents who lost their infants to the fire that broke out in the New Born Baby Care Hospital, in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar, on Saturday night. “Her platelet …

Delhi baby hospital fire tragedy: Grieving parents recall horror, demand justice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi baby hospital fire tragedy: Grieving parents recall horror, demand justice

Hindustan Times  

Distraught parents and family members of the seven infants who were killed in a fire at the Baby Care New Born hospital in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar on Saturday are demanding justice from the authorities for their tragic loss. Fire at children hospital in East Delhi’s Vivek Vihar killed seven newborns One of the grieving parents alleged that every official …

Massive fire breaks out at hospital in UP's Baghpat, firefighting operation underway
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive fire breaks out at hospital in UP's Baghpat, firefighting operation underway

India TV News  

Baghpat: A massive fire broke out at a hospital in Baraut city of Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning, causing panic. Seven children killed in Delhi hospital fire This comes a day after seven newborns were killed in a massive fire that broke ut at a New Born Baby Care Hospital in the Vivek Vihar area of the …

Delhi hospital fire: Baby Care Centre where 7 babies died in fire not new to controversy | DETAILS
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi hospital fire: Baby Care Centre where 7 babies died in fire not new to controversy | DETAILS

India TV News  

The Delhi Children's Hospital, where seven babies died in a massive fire on Saturday night, was embroiled in controversy in the past as well. According to reports, Baby Care New Born Hospital in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar was being run "illegally" flaunting rules and regulations. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj calls meeting Meanwhile, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has called for …

Delhi hospital fire: Families struggle to come to terms with loss of loved ones
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi hospital fire: Families struggle to come to terms with loss of loved ones

Hindustan Times  

“We were supposed to take my niece home on Sunday,” said Arun Kumar, whose brother Raj Kumar and sister-in-law Uma Devi lost their 17-day-old daughter. Their was one of six families who were celebrating the birth of their babies and making plans to welcome their newest members home, but had their joy brutally cut short when they found out that …

6 newborn babies dead in fire at Delhi hospital
6 months, 3 weeks ago

6 newborn babies dead in fire at Delhi hospital

Hindustan Times  

Six newborn babies, some just hours old, were killed and five wounded when a fire ripped through a paediatric hospital in Vivek Vihar late on Saturday, a tragedy that triggered condemnation and anger across the national capital, as authorities pointed to a litany of lapses and violations of basic safety protocol and arrested the owner of the neonatal facility. The …

Delhi Hospital fire: Expired license, no emergency exits in the baby centre, reveals police
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Hospital fire: Expired license, no emergency exits in the baby centre, reveals police

Hindustan Times  

The license of Baby Care New Born hospital in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar, where a massive fire killed seven newborn babies and injured five other infants, expired on March 31, the Delhi Police said. Fire at children hospital in East Delhi’s Vivek Vihar killed seven newborns The police further informed that the license issued to the medical facility was allowed …

Seven newborn babies among 37 dead as fires gut Indian hospital and fun park
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Seven newborn babies among 37 dead as fires gut Indian hospital and fun park

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Seven newborn babies died after a children’s hospital caught …

Delhi children's hospital fire: PM Modi, CM Kejriwal condole death of 7 babies
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi children's hospital fire: PM Modi, CM Kejriwal condole death of 7 babies

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the fire tragedy at a hospital in east Delhi is heart-rending, and his thoughts are with the bereaved families in this incredibly difficult time. The officials of the Delhi Fire Services said the blaze broke out at the Baby Care New Born Hospital around 11:30pm on Saturday and soon spread to two other …

In Delhi, 3 killed after fire breaks out at 4-storey house in Krishna Nagar
6 months, 4 weeks ago

In Delhi, 3 killed after fire breaks out at 4-storey house in Krishna Nagar

Hindustan Times  

Three people died, and one person was critically injured after a fire broke out inside a four-storeyed house in Delhi's Krishna Nagar area on Sunday morning. The fire department received a call about the fire around 2:30 am, following which five fire tenders were sent to the spot, the officials said. Meanwhile, another massive fire broke out at the New …

Tragic fire at East Delhi’s children’s hospital; several newborns dead
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tragic fire at East Delhi’s children’s hospital; several newborns dead

The Hindu  

Seven newborn babies were charred to death after a children’s hospital in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar caught fire on Saturday night. Vulnerable infants A medical officer working in the East Delhi Advance NICU Hospital told The Hindu that the newborns, wrapped in dupattas and towels, were rushed from the blazing hospital in cabs and scooters. The medical officer said that …

Delhi: 7 babies killed as massive fire breaks out at children's hospital
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi: 7 babies killed as massive fire breaks out at children's hospital

Hindustan Times  

At least seven newborn babies were killed after a massive fire broke out at New Born Baby Care hospital in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar on Saturday night. The infants were taken to the East Delhi Advance NICU hospital after the fire broke out. Fire Officer Rajesh said to ANI, “At 11:32 pm, Fire Service Control Room received information that fire …

Delhi Hospital fire incident: Dr Naveen Khichi, owner of New Born Baby Care Hospital, arrested
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi Hospital fire incident: Dr Naveen Khichi, owner of New Born Baby Care Hospital, arrested

India TV News  

Delhi Hospital fire incident: Dr Naveen Khichi, the owner of New Born Baby Care Hospital, was arrested by the police on Sunday a day after seven babies were killed in a fire incident at his hospital building. The development comes hours after Lt Governor VK Saxena directed Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to "institute an inquiry" into the east Delhi children's …

Seven infants killed in fire accident at east Delhi children's hospital; owner on the run
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Seven infants killed in fire accident at east Delhi children's hospital; owner on the run

New Indian Express  

Sharing more details, DCP Surendra Chaudhary said there were 12 newborns admitted to the hospital and one more had already died even before the fire broke out. The DCP said that all seven bodies, including one who had already died even before the fire incident, were further shifted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for a postmortem. In a post on …

Seven infants killed in fire accident at east Delhi children's hospital; owner on the run
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Seven infants killed in fire accident at east Delhi children's hospital; owner on the run

New Indian Express  

Sharing more details, DCP Surendra Chaudhary said there were 12 newborns admitted to the hospital and one more had already died even before the fire broke out. The DCP said that all seven bodies, including one who had already died even before the fire incident, were further shifted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for a postmortem. In a post on …

7 babies killed in fire at Delhi children's hospital, case against owner
6 months, 4 weeks ago

7 babies killed in fire at Delhi children's hospital, case against owner

India Today  

At least seven babies were killed following a massive fire at a children's hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area on Saturday night, the police said. At about 11.30 pm on Saturday, the Vivek Vihar police station received a call regarding the blaze at the New Born Baby Care Hospital, as well as an adjacent building. àä¬àäšàåàäšàå‹àä‚ àä•àå‡ àä àä¸àåàäªàääàä¾àä² àä®àå‡àä‚ …

Delhi hospital fire: Expired licence, no NOC from fire dept- shocking irregularities where six newborns died in blaze
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi hospital fire: Expired licence, no NOC from fire dept- shocking irregularities where six newborns died in blaze

New Indian Express  

Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg informed that they received a call regarding the fire at a baby care hospital at 11.31 pm following which 9 fire tenders were immediately pressed into service. Sharing more details, DCP Chaudhary said there were 12 newborns admitted to the hospital and one more had already died even before the fire had broken out. …

Fire at children’s hospital kills seven newborns in India’s capital
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Fire at children’s hospital kills seven newborns in India’s capital

Al Jazeera  

The owner of the hospital in Delhi has fled, police said, adding that legal action is being taken against the individual. At least seven infants have been killed in a fire at a children’s hospital in India’s capital, says a fire service officer. Rescuers carried 12 newborns from the hospital to another facility, but five of them died due to …

Four dead as fire breaks out in Shahdara, rescue operations underway
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Four dead as fire breaks out in Shahdara, rescue operations underway

India TV News  

Four people lost their lives due to suffocation after a fire broke out in a house of multi-storey building in Delhi's Shahdara area on Friday, police said. Rubber material like wipers and a rubber-cutting machine kept in a house on the ground floor of the building had caught fire," said Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg. Police and fire officials …

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