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14 newborns die after fire erupts in PIMS gynaecol…

ISLAMABAD: At least 14 newborns have died after a fire erupted in the nursery of the gynaecology ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to rescue officials.

Initial information suggests that the blaze broke out after an air-conditioning compressor reportedly exploded inside the nursery, rapidly spreading fire and smoke through the facility.

Emergency response teams rushed to the hospital and launched an operation to bring the fire under control. Rescue personnel also worked to evacuate patients and secure the affected area.

The incident has caused deep concern at the major public-sector hospital, while authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and determine whether safety measures and emergency protocols were adequately followed.

Further details regarding the victims, the extent of the damage and the official findings are awaited.

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