A devastating fire broke out late Monday night inside the neonatal care facility at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Adilabad, Telangana. The blaze erupted around 11:50 PM within the Special Newborn Care Unit, where dozens of vulnerable infants were admitted for specialized medical care. Trapped amidst dense smoke and rising flames, two newborn babies tragically lost their lives during the incident.
Staff and Rescue Teams Evacuate 28 Infants
The sudden spread of smoke and fire triggered immense panic and chaos across the hospital premises. Reacting swiftly to the crisis, on-duty hospital staff alongside rescue teams entered the hazardous unit without delay. Their immediate intervention enabled the safe evacuation of 28 other newborn babies from the burning ward, preventing the tragedy from escalating further.
Flames Brought Under Control as Inquiry Begins
Fire services responded promptly to the emergency alert, dispatching firefighting vehicles directly to the hospital grounds. Firefighters battled the flames and thick smoke, eventually bringing the blaze completely under control. The exact trigger behind the fire remains unconfirmed at this stage. Police authorities have registered a case and initiated a high-level inquiry to determine how the incident occurred.
