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Newborn Dies in Adilabad RIMS Hospital Fire; 28 Children Rescued
- •A five-day-old newborn died in a fire at RIMS Hospital in Adilabad late Monday night.
- •Fire officials successfully rescued 28 children from a ward and evacuated them to safety.
- •The incident occurred around 11:50 pm; one fire tender brought the blaze under control.
- •The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and police have registered a case for investigation.
- •This incident follows a separate fire in Belagavi where four family members died due to a refrigerator explosion.
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A fire broke out at RIMS Hospital in Adilabad late Monday night around 11:50 pm. According to reports, a short circuit caused an air conditioner to explode in the special newborn care unit, generating thick, toxic smoke that resulted in the tragic death of a five-day-old infant while dozens of other children were rescued.
Fire officials and hospital staff successfully rescued 28 children from the affected ward during the late-night blaze at RIMS Hospital. While many were safely evacuated, several children suffered from smoke inhalation and respiratory issues, with some requiring treatment at nearby medical facilities.
Following the deadly hospital fire, District Collector Rajarshi Shah, along with police and health officials, rushed to RIMS Hospital to review the situation firsthand. The district collector ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and established a committee to look into safety lapses and ensure better medical care for the affected victims.
