Three Newborns Die in Amravati Hospital Fire
Fire Breaks Out in Amravati NICU, 3 Newborns Dead: A major fire broke out at the District Women’s Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, around 3:30 AM. The fire started after a ventilator exploded in the NICU, where 39 newborns were being treated.
Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff quickly evacuated the babies. Six newborns were shifted to a super-speciality hospital, but sadly, three babies died. Some newborns also suffered burns and are receiving treatment.
Fire Breaks Out in Amravati NICU, 3 Newborns Dead: The NICU had been operating for only about a year. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety and the maintenance of medical equipment.
A similar incident had earlier occurred at a district hospital in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, where a warmer caught fire. Three newborns were injured, and one later died during treatment.
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