14 newborns die in Pakistan hospital fire
14 newborns died in a fire at a Pakistani hospital.
Consensus
- Fourteen newborns died in a hospital fire in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- The fire occurred in the maternity ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital.
- The fire was caused by an explosion of a conditioner's compressor.
- One newborn was saved, and several others were in critical condition.
- Six fire brigades and four ambulances were deployed to the scene.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and regret in a statement.
- A high-ranking health official was dismissed following the incident.
- An investigation into the cause of the fire was underway, with a report expected within 24 hours.
Points of divergence
- The fire was reported to have occurred on Wednesday, 26 August. — vm
- The number of newborns present during the fire was 16, according to hospital representatives speaking to Ary News. — kommersant
- The fire started in the air conditioning unit and quickly spread to oxygen pipelines. — tg_bbcrussian
- The fire originated in the gynecological department of PIMS hospital. — riam
- The door to the maternity ward was not locked, but staff were present. — vm
- The father of one of the deceased criticized the hospital's safety measures, stating only one door was open for visitors. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (5 sources)
- 14 newborns died in Pakistan hospital fire — BBC News Русская служба
- Air conditioner exploded: 14 infants burned in hospital fire in Pakistan — РИАМО
- BBC: 14 infants died in fire at Pakistani maternity hospital — Вечерняя Москва
- In Pakistan, 14 infants died in a fire at a maternity hospital — Коммерсантъ
- At least 14 newborns died in a fire at a hospital in Pakistan. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Key entities
- Pakistan
- Islamabad
- BBC
- Geo
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
- RIA Novosti
- Shekhbaza Sharifa
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS)
- At the Fire