Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Newborns
A fire killed 14 newborns at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. The fire started around 6:45 a.m.
Wednesday. It broke out in the maternity department.
The hospital is the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. It is a major government hospital in Islamabad.
The fire hit the third floor nursery. This was the Mother and Child Health Ward.
The ward housed at least 15 newborns. One infant was rescued.
Rescue officials think an air-conditioner compressor exploded. But the exact cause is still under investigation.
Officials ordered an immediate inquiry into the fire. Repair work was reportedly ongoing at the time.
Klear Note — A hospital nursery cares for newborn babies needing close medical attention. An immediate inquiry is an official investigation into what happened.
Key Terms 2
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences A major government hospital located in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital.
- Islamabad The capital city of Pakistan.