2 Infants Killed as Fire Breaks Out in Newborn Care Unit in Telangana Hospital
Police said 28 children were rescued and evacuated as officials investigate the cause of the blaze.
- Two infants died after a fire broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Adilabad, Telangana, on Monday night, with 28 children safely rescued.
- The blaze began around 11:50 pm, prompting officials to rush a fire tender to RIMS, where firefighters brought the flames under control.
- Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident, with authorities working to determine the fire's origin and secure evidence.
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the tragedy, ordering an official inquiry while directing hospital staff to ensure continuous medical monitoring of the 28 rescued children.
- Officials have yet to ascertain the cause of the fire, though the Chief Minister remains focused on stabilizing the rescued infants receiving ongoing treatment.
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