14 infants killed in fire at Pakistan’s Islamabad hospital, report says
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A devastating fire at a pediatric ward in Islamabad, Pakistan resulted in the deaths of 14 infants, marking one of the country's most serious healthcare facility disasters. Authorities attribute the incident to a malfunction in the air conditioning system, which allegedly ignited and spread rapidly through the hospital ward. The tragedy has sparked urgent investigations into hospital safety protocols and maintenance procedures. Pakistani health officials have launched comprehensive inquiries to prevent similar incidents and strengthen fire safety measures across medical institutions nationwide.
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