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Three Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Amravati, Maharashtra

A fire at the District Women's Hospital in Amravati resulted in the deaths of three newborns after a ventilator exploded.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire broke out early in the morning at approximately 3:15 am in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra. According to reports, the fire was ignited by an explosion from a ventilator.

Upon the outbreak of the fire, hospital staff, including doctors and nurses, promptly evacuated the infants from the affected area. Medical equipment was disconnected during the evacuation process to ensure the safety of the babies.

Three newborns were pronounced dead as a result of the incident. Treatment for the injured is currently being provided, as confirmed by local authorities.

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated that a complete inquiry into the incident is underway. An official also indicated that there was no lapse in the fire audit at the hospital.

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