Adilabad, Sept. 22 -- A five-day-old newborn died after a fire broke out at RIMS Hospital in Adilabad late Monday night, while 28 children admitted to a ward were safely rescued and evacuated, fire officials said.

The incident occurred around 11:50 pm.

Upon receiving information, a fire tender was rushed to the spot, and the blaze was brought under control.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Police have registered a case, and further investigation is underway.

According to a fire official, "A fire broke out at RIMS Hospital last night in Adilabad around 11:50 pm. One fire tender reached the spot and brought the fire under control. A five-day-old newborn lost its life in the fire, and we safely rescued 28 children from a w...