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Three newborns die in fire at Amravati hospital
A fire in the Special Newborn Care Unit of a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, killed three newborns early Monday. The blaze was caused by a ventilator explosion, and other babies were evacuated.
A fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, at around 3:30 am on Monday, killing three newborn babies. The fire began after a ventilator in the unit exploded, causing flames to spread rapidly. Hospital staff immediately evacuated the other babies from the ward, and the fire was brought under control. The incident occurred on the third floor of the hospital, which houses three SNCUs. The cause of the explosion has not yet been officially determined, and authorities have not released further details about the infants or the extent of damage.
IndiaHealth
Three newborns die in fire at Amravati hospital
A fire in the Special Newborn Care Unit of a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, killed three newborns early Monday. The blaze was caused by a ventilator explosion, and other babies were evacuated.
A fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, at around 3:30 am on Monday, killing three newborn babies. The fire began after a ventilator in the unit exploded, causing flames to spread rapidly. Hospital staff immediately evacuated the other babies from the ward, and the fire was brought under control. The incident occurred on the third floor of the hospital, which houses three SNCUs. The cause of the explosion has not yet been officially determined, and authorities have not released further details about the infants or the extent of damage.