
At least 14 babies die in fire at Pakistani hospital's maternity ward

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Aug 27, 2026
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AI GeneratedA devastating fire in a maternity ward in Pakistan killed 14 infants, including newborns in incubators. While officials attribute the tragedy to an air conditioner short-circuit that ignited oxygen tubes, grieving parents and witnesses allege negligence, citing delayed rescue responses and locked doors. An investigation is underway, and one health official has been suspended.
