Delhi Fire Accident: Fire in children's hospital in Delhi: 7 newborns burnt to death, 12 children rescued
Delhi Baby Care Hospital Fire: A fire broke out in the Baby Care Center located in B Block in Vivek Vihar area of East Delhi on Saturday, May 26 at 11.32 pm. Due to this there was hue and cry all around the hospital.
Seven newborns died in a massive fire at a children's hospital. At the same time, 12 newborn children were rescued. He has been admitted to another hospital.
what do officials say
Delhi Fire Service said it received a call at 11.32 pm about a fire at a child care center in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar area. After this, 16 fire brigade fire vehicles were sent to the spot.
Delhi Fire Service Chief Atul Garg said that the fire brigade was dispatched as soon as the news of fire in the baby center was received. The reason behind the fire has not been revealed. He further said that 12 newborns have been rescued.
Rescue work is going on. Firefighter Rajesh K told that the building in which the hospital was running and the nearby residential building were caught in the fire. The vehicles parked outside the center have also been burnt.
PM Modi expressed grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, 'The incident of fire in a hospital in Delhi is heart-wrenching. My thoughts are with the bereaved families at this incredibly difficult time. I pray that the injured people get well as soon as possible.