Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Seven-Member Panel to Probe Amravati Hospital Fire
A fire broke out in a hospital unit for newborn babies in Amravati.
It happened at about 3:30 in the morning.
Three infants died in the fire.
Maharashtra’s health minister visited the hospital after the incident.
He said the hospital had serious problems that needed investigation.
A seven-member team will find out how the fire started.
The team will also determine who was responsible.
It must submit its report within eight days.
A pre-dawn fire in the newborn care unit of Amravati’s District Women’s Hospital killed three infants.
Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar announced a seven-member investigation committee on Monday evening.
The panel will be headed by the state Health Commissioner and include electricity officials, AIIMS experts and medical education representatives.
The committee will investigate the fire’s exact cause and determine responsibility.
Abitkar said the hospital had serious irregularities and that those found responsible would face strict action; the report is due within eight days.
- Who
- Three infants died; Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar announced the investigation committee.
- What
- A pre-dawn fire in a hospital’s newborn care unit killed three infants, prompting a seven-member probe.
- When
- The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m.; the committee was announced Monday evening and must report within eight days.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the District Women’s Hospital in Amravati city, eastern Maharashtra.
- Why
- The committee will determine the fire’s cause, examine reported irregularities and fix responsibility.
- Deaths
- Three infants
- Incident location
- Newborn care unit, District Women’s Hospital, Amravati
- Fire time
- Around 3:30 a.m.
- Investigation panel
- Seven members
- Panel chair
- State Health Commissioner
- Report deadline
- Within eight days
- Possible action
- Those found responsible will face strict action