At least 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire
Summary
A fire broke out in a newborn babies' ward at a major hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing at least 14 infants. The fire started because of an air conditioning unit, and rescuers faced difficulties reaching the affected area quickly.Key Facts
- The fire happened on the third floor of the mother and child unit at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital.
- There were 15 babies in the ward; 14 died and one was rescued.
- The babies were in incubators or connected to oxygen equipment, which can make fires burn faster.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suspended a top health official and called for an immediate investigation.
- Eyewitnesses described slow rescue efforts and thick smoke trapped patients inside.
- The dead babies’ bodies will be identified using DNA tests due to severe burns.
- At least 19 other people in the hospital were rescued, including women, children, and men.
- Fire safety issues and poor enforcement of building codes have caused similar incidents in Pakistan before.
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