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New Delhi, May 26: In a harrowing incident late Saturday night, a catastrophic fire erupted at the New Born Baby Care hospital located in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, resulting in the deaths of at least seven newborns.
The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) were quick to respond, deploying nine fire trucks to the scene following an urgent call received at 11:32 pm, according to ANI. Despite their swift action, the fire, which broke out in the three-storey building, rapidly consumed the structure. Firefighters, alongside local residents, launched a desperate rescue operation. They managed to save 12 infants, though one remains in critical condition on a ventilator and five others are still hospitalized.
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The heroism displayed by local residents was pivotal during the crisis. Eyewitness footage captured the dramatic scenes of residents scaling grill bars and ladders to reach the upper floors, rescuing infants trapped by the blaze. The fire, which had also begun to spread to neighboring buildings, was eventually brought under control before it could cause further extensive damage.
DFS Chief Atul Garg reported the initial call described a fire at a baby care center with multiple infants inside. “The firemen are working there. The fire is being doused and the children are being rescued,” he stated. Fire Officer Rajesh elaborated on the situation, confirming that two buildings were impacted: the hospital itself and two floors of an adjacent residential building. He noted, “Approximately 11-12 people were rescued and taken to the hospital. Further details will be shared later.”
Following the disaster, the rescued children were transferred to the East Delhi Advance NICU hospital for further care. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the precise cause of the fire. Authorities are diligently examining the circumstances that led to this devastating event, striving to prevent such tragedies in the future.
This incident underscores the importance of rigorous fire safety protocols and the profound bravery of both firefighters and civilians in the face of emergencies.
