Pakistan: Islamabad hospital fire kills 15 infants
The fire would have swamped due to the explosion of an air conditioner compressor inside the department, according to the
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The fire would be flooded due to the explosion of an air conditioner compressor inside the department, according to the rescuers. Pakistan, fire in a gynecology department: 14 infants dead in Islamabad. According to Pims officials, at the time of the fire the ward housed 15 newborns, and only one was rescued, as reported by the local broadcaster Geo News.
Furthermore, At least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire. August 2026, 7:27 a.m. In Pakistan's capital, at least 15 newborns die in a fire in a clinic. © M. A. Sheikh/ AP/ dpa 15 babies died in a fire in a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital Islamabad. "A total of 14 children lost their lives in this incident," says the document.
In addition, Geo: 15 newborns were killed in a hospital fire in Pakistan. Those who can afford it, seek out private clinics for better care. The chief commissioner of the local administration, Sohail Ashraf, wrote on social network X that rescue teams, the police and himself "were immediately there and controlled the fire".
Moreover, Due to weak safety laws and building standards, as well as lax application, fires in large buildings are common in Pakistan.
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The fire would be flooded due to the explosion of an air conditioner compressor inside the department, according to the rescuers.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesPakistan, fire in a gynecology department: 14 infants dead in Islamabad.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesAccording to Pims officials, at the time of the fire the ward housed 15 newborns, and only one was rescued, as reported by the local broadcaster Geo News.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesAt least 15 infants killed in Islamabad hospital fire.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAugust 2026, 7:27 a.m. In Pakistan's capital, at least 15 newborns die in a fire in a clinic. © M. A. Sheikh/ AP/ dpa 15 babies died in a fire in a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital Islamabad.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesAt least 14 children die in the fire of a hospital in Islamabad.
reliability moderate3/4 sources"A total of 14 children lost their lives in this incident," says the document.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesGeo: 15 newborns were killed in a hospital fire in Pakistan.
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Those who can afford it, seek out private clinics for better care.
according to Der Tagesspiegel +1The chief commissioner of the local administration, Sohail Ashraf, wrote on social network X that rescue teams, the police and himself "were immediately there and controlled the fire".
according to BFMTV — News 24/7 +1Due to weak safety laws and building standards, as well as lax application, fires in large buildings are common in Pakistan.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7 +1At least 15 newborns killed after fire rips through maternity ward in Pakistan.
according to GB NewsAt least 15 newborns have died in a fire at a hospital in Pakistan, local television station Geo reported, citing sources.
according to Argumenty i FaktyIn the administration of the medical institution, 16 children were in the children's ward at the time of the incident.
according to Argumenty i FaktyAt least 16 newborns were in the nursery when the fire broke out.
according to RTBF InfoA witness, whose niece was admitted to the gynecology department, told Dawn that the neonatal department was housed in a building where repair and renovation were underway.
according to Tgcom24 - Homepage"After the outbreak of the fire, they told patients to evacuate the building.
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August 2026, 7:27 a.m. In Pakistan's capital, at least 15 newborns die in a fire in a clinic. (Image) © M. A
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideOfficials said 16 newborns were in the ward at the time, adding that one was rescued.
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omitted byLeft sideCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesPakistan, fire in a gynecology department: 14 infants dead in Islamabad.
omitted byLeft sideRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byCenterRight sidePublic / Agencies"A total of 14 children lost their lives in this incident," says the document.
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