2 Infants Killed as Fire Breaks Out in Newborn Care Unit in Telangana Hospital
Police said 28 children were rescued and evacuated as officials investigate the cause of the blaze.
- Two infants died after a fire broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Adilabad, Telangana, on Monday night, with 28 children safely rescued.
- The blaze began around 11:50 pm, prompting officials to rush a fire tender to RIMS, where firefighters brought the flames under control.
- Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident, with authorities working to determine the fire's origin and secure evidence.
- Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the tragedy, ordering an official inquiry while directing hospital staff to ensure continuous medical monitoring of the 28 rescued children.
- Officials have yet to ascertain the cause of the fire, though the Chief Minister remains focused on stabilizing the rescued infants receiving ongoing treatment.
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India news Live Updates, 22 September 2026: Two infants die as fire breaks out in Telangana hospital
India News Today Live Updates, 22 September 2026: Follow breaking news live updates on The Indian Express — RIMS Adilabad hospital fire kills a five-day-old newborn; 28 children were safely evacuated. Fire officials say the cause is yet to be ascertained.
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5-day-old infant dies after fire breaks out at Telangana's RIMS hospital; 28 newborns rescued
Tragedy struck at RIMS Hospital in Adilabad when a five-day-old newborn sadly lost their life due to a fire that broke out late Monday night. Fortunately, twenty-eight children were safely evacuated from the affected ward. The flames ignited around 11:50 pm, leading to a swift response from fire services. Firefighters managed to control the situation, while police have since registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding t…
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