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Fire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistan's capital
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· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The nursery, located in a major government hospital, housed at least 15 babies when the fire broke out. A fire in a hospital nursery has resulted in the deaths of 14 newborn babies.
A fire in a hospital nursery has resulted in the deaths of 14 newborn babies. The nursery, located in a major government hospital, housed at least 15 babies when the fire broke out. At least one baby was rescued.
The fire is believed to have started after an air-conditioning unit compressor exploded. Firefighters responded quickly to extinguish the blaze. An immediate inquiry into the incident has been ordered by officials.
Further details about the fire and its aftermath are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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