Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Six Newborns at Indian Children's Hospital
Tragedy struck as a fire engulfed a children's hospital in New Delhi, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of at least six newborn babies. Local officials confirmed the devastating incident that occurred on Saturday in the Indian capital.
At a children’s hospital in New Delhi, a fire tragically claimed the lives of at least six newborn babies, as confirmed by local officials. Despite the heroic efforts of rescue teams who managed to save twelve newborns, the devastating incident still resulted in the loss of six precious lives.
One of the rescued babies is in a serious condition, and the five others are receiving medical attention, Garg said.
A view shows a burned gaming zone after a fire, in Rajkot, in the western state of Gujarat, India, May 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer
A view shows a burned gaming zone after a fire, in Rajkot, in the western state of Gujarat, India, May 25, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer
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The babies who were rescued have not been identified yet because their birth records have not been found, according to Garg. It is uncertain if the birth records were lost in the fire.
The Delhi Fire Services was alerted at 11:32 p.m. local time and quickly dispatched nine fire trucks to the location.
Rescue operations are still ongoing, according to Garg. He mentioned that the fire originated from a nearby building, but the specific reason for the fire is still unknown. Video footage from the fire service displayed flames spreading throughout the hospital's ground and upper levels.
In the year 2021, a hospital fire in the western Indian state of Maharashtra resulted in the tragic deaths of 10 newborn babies.
Editor's P/S:
The tragic fire at the children's hospital in New Delhi is a heartbreaking reminder of the fragility of life, especially that of innocent newborns. The loss of six precious lives is an unspeakable tragedy that will forever leave a mark on the families and community affected. The fact that the rescued babies have yet to be identified due to the loss of birth records adds to the anguish and uncertainty surrounding this devastating event.
The ongoing investigation into the cause of the fire underscores the need for strict safety measures and fire prevention protocols in healthcare facilities. The previous hospital fire in Maharashtra in 2021, which claimed the lives of 10 newborn babies, highlights the importance of learning from past incidents and implementing effective measures to prevent such tragedies from recurring. Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families, the injured babies, and the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save as many as they could.
