Jhansi Hospital Fire: 10 Newborns Killed; CM Announces Ex-Gratia
Lucknow/Hyderabad, Nov 16 (Maxim News): A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in Jhansi, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.
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The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state. Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being treated. Forty-five babies were rescued and are receiving medical care, said Bimal Kumar Dubey, a local official.
It was not immediately clear what sparked the blaze. Brajesh Pathak, the deputy Chief Minister of the state visited the hospital and met with families on Saturday. he pledged government support for the victims’ families and promised a thorough investigation.
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“We will identify those responsible for this tragedy and take strict action. The government stands with families during this difficult time, he said. When the firefighters arrived, the ward was engulfed in flames and plumes of smoke. Rescuers had to break through windows to reach the newborn babies. Eyewitnesses said the rescuers had to break through windows to reach the newborn babies. Eyewitnesses said the rescue operation began about 30 minutes after the fire erupted, delaying evacuation efforts.
The incident has raised questions over the hospital’s safety measures. While fire alarms had been installed in the intensive care unit, parents and witnesses said they did not activate during the blaze. Hospital staff acted only after they saw signs of smoke and fire.
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“If the safety alarm had worked, we could have acted sooner and saved more lives,” said Naresh Kumar, a parent who listed his baby.
Fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents. Poor maintenance and lack of proper firefighting equipment in the country also lead to deaths. (Maxim News)
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