5‑day‑old infant dies after AC blast sparks fire at Telangana hospital

A five‑day‑old baby died after an air‑conditioner explosion ignited a fire in a hospital in Telangana.

The blast, which ruptured the AC unit, caused flames to spread quickly through the ward where the infant was staying.

Hospital staff rushed to the scene but were unable to save the child, who was taken to the emergency department before the fire was contained.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the AC malfunction and have called for a review of safety protocols in medical facilities.