Fire at maternity ward in Islamabad hospital kills 14 infants
Summary
A fire broke out in the maternity ward of a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing 14 infants. Authorities said the fire was caused by a faulty air conditioner, and witnesses reported delays in emergency response and difficulties evacuating the ward.Key Facts
- The fire occurred early in the morning at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.
- Fourteen infants died in the blaze, according to government officials and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- The fire started on the third floor in the Mother and Child Health Ward.
- Witnesses described thick smoke, locked doors, and security guards preventing people from leaving the ward.
- Rescue teams reportedly arrived about two hours after the fire began.
- Some families had to break windows and doors to escape the fire.
- Officials blame a faulty air conditioner causing an electrical fault that led to the fire.
- Prime Minister Sharif called for a full investigation and for those responsible to be held accountable.
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