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Father mourns newborn lost in Amravati NICU fire, says he never saw his child's face
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 03:37 PM
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A fire broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, killing a newborn. The infant’s father, who never got to see his child, expressed his grief in a tearful interview.
A blaze erupted in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, resulting in the death of a newborn baby. The fire, which quickly engulfed the unit, forced staff to evacuate patients and triggered an emergency response from local authorities.
The infant, who was admitted for critical care, could not be rescued and was pronounced dead at the scene. Hospital officials have not disclosed the exact cause of the fire or the number of other patients affected.
A grieving father, who arrived at the hospital shortly after the incident, told reporters that he never even saw his child's face before the tragedy. "I hadn't even seen his face," he said, describing his heartbreak.
The incident has prompted an investigation by fire and health officials to determine the circumstances that led to the fire and to assess safety protocols in the NICU. The hospital has pledged to cooperate fully with the inquiry.
Local authorities have urged families with children in the facility to remain calm while the investigation proceeds, and they have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent a recurrence.
The infant, who was admitted for critical care, could not be rescued and was pronounced dead at the scene. Hospital officials have not disclosed the exact cause of the fire or the number of other patients affected.
A grieving father, who arrived at the hospital shortly after the incident, told reporters that he never even saw his child's face before the tragedy. "I hadn't even seen his face," he said, describing his heartbreak.
The incident has prompted an investigation by fire and health officials to determine the circumstances that led to the fire and to assess safety protocols in the NICU. The hospital has pledged to cooperate fully with the inquiry.
Local authorities have urged families with children in the facility to remain calm while the investigation proceeds, and they have assured the public that steps will be taken to prevent a recurrence.