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Health
Fire at Telangana Hospital Claims Lives of Three Infants, 27 Newborns Relocated
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 03:35 AM
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A fire broke out in a Telangana hospital’s newborn ward, killing three infants and prompting the transfer of 27 newborns to nearby facilities.
A blaze erupted in the newborn unit of a hospital in Telangana, prompting an urgent evacuation of patients. Firefighters and medical staff responded quickly to contain the flames and rescue the infants present in the ward. The incident resulted in the tragic death of three babies, while 27 other newborns were moved to neighboring hospitals for continued care. Hospital authorities have launched an internal review and are cooperating with state officials to determine the cause of the fire. The health department has warned other facilities to re‑examine safety protocols in neonatal units to prevent similar tragedies.