Amravati, Aug. 24 -- A tragic fire broke out in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU/SNCU) of Amravati District Women's Hospital in Maharashtra early Monday morning, claiming the lives of three newborn babies.
The fire reportedly broke out at around 3:30 a.m. on the third floor of the hospital after a ventilator suddenly exploded. At the time, 39 newborn babies were admitted to the unit.
As soon as the fire erupted, doctors, nurses and hospital staff on duty sprang into action and immediately evacuated the babies from the affected ward. Their prompt response helped save the lives of several newborns.
However, three babies reportedly suffered severe burn injuries and succumbed to their injuries.
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