Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Orders Probe After Three Newborns Die in Hospital Fire
A fire happened in a hospital unit for sick and newly born babies in Amravati.
It happened early on August 24.
Three newborn babies died.
Other babies were moved to four private hospitals for care.
In total, 36 newborns were admitted to those hospitals.
Health officials visited the babies and spoke with their parents.
Minister Meghna Bordikar and other officials inspected the damaged hospital unit.
The government said it would investigate what happened and take action if anyone was responsible.
A fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit of Amravati District Women’s Hospital early on August 24.
Three newborn babies died in the incident.
Maharashtra officials ordered a detailed investigation and promised action against those found responsible.
Thirty-six newborns were shifted to four private hospitals for treatment and monitoring.
Minister Meghna Bordikar and other officials inspected the hospital and reviewed safety and treatment arrangements.
- Who
- Three newborn babies died; Maharashtra health officials, district authorities, Minister Meghna Bordikar and MLA Pratap Adsad responded to the incident.
- What
- A fire broke out in the Special Newborn Care Unit, causing three newborn deaths and prompting a detailed investigation.
- When
- The fire occurred in the early hours of August 24; officials conducted inspections afterward.
- Where
- Amravati District Women’s Hospital in Maharashtra; 36 newborns were later treated at four private hospitals.
- Why
- Authorities said the investigation would establish the facts and fix responsibility, while officials prioritized the treatment and safety of the newborns.
- Incident
- Fire in the Special Newborn Care Unit of Amravati District Women’s Hospital
- Deaths
- Three newborn babies
- Date
- Early hours of August 24
- Infants shifted
- Thirty-six newborns
- Private hospitals
- Murke, Hope, Parijat and PDMMC
- Investigation
- The Maharashtra Health Department and district administration ordered a detailed probe
- Officials visiting
- Minister Meghna Bordikar, MLA Pratap Adsad and senior health officials inspected the hospital