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Two Infants Die in Fire at Telangana Newborn Care Unit
A fire started in a hospital unit for newborn babies in Adilabad, Telangana.
It happened late on Monday night at about 11:50 p.m.
Two babies died in the incident.
Hospital officials moved 28 other children to safety.
Flames and thick smoke filled the ward.
Firefighters arrived and stopped the fire.
Officials are checking whether an air-conditioner electrical short circuit caused it.
The exact cause is not known yet.
The police and state government are investigating what happened.
A fire broke out around 11:50 p.m. Monday at RIMS’s Special Newborn Care Unit in Adilabad.
Two infants died, while officials said 28 children were safely evacuated.
A fire engine brought the blaze under control after flames and thick smoke filled the ward.
A preliminary report suggested an air-conditioner electrical short circuit, but the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Police opened an investigation, while Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry and stronger hospital safety measures.
- Who
- Two infants died, 28 children were evacuated, and hospital officials, police and Telangana authorities responded.
- What
- A fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, killing two infants.
- Where
- The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Adilabad, Telangana.
- When
- Late Monday night, at around 11:50 p.m.
- Why
- The cause has not been established; preliminary reports suggested an electrical short circuit involving an air conditioner.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Two infants died.
- Evacuated
- Officials said 28 children were safely evacuated.
- Time
- The fire broke out at around 11:50 p.m. late Monday night.
- Location
- Special Newborn Care Unit, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad.
- Preliminary cause
- An electrical short circuit involving an air conditioner was suggested, but not confirmed.
- Investigation
- Police registered a case, and authorities ordered a detailed inquiry.
- Government response
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed officials to provide medical care and strengthen hospital fire and electrical safety measures.
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