Late Saturday night, a big fire started at the New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi. This caused a tragic loss of lives and many serious injuries. The community is shocked by the incident, and there are urgent calls for better safety measures in healthcare facilities.
Key Details:
- Location: New Born Baby Care Hospital, Vivek Vihar, East Delhi.
- Time of Incident: Late Saturday night, call received at 11:32 pm.
- Response: 16 fire tenders were dispatched to the scene.
Emergency and Rescues:
- Total Newborns Rescued: 12
- Deaths: 7 newborns
- Injuries: 5 newborns currently being treated, with one on a ventilator.
Impact:
- The fire spread to the hospital and two floors of an adjacent residential building.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Legal and Official Responses:
- A case has been filed against the hospital owner.
- Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal described the incident as "heartbreaking" and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries. He assured the public a legal action will be conducted against those who found guilty.
- Fire Officer Rajesh confirmed the fire was extinguished and all affected individuals were rescued and taken to nearby medical facilities.
- Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg confirmed rescue and casualty details.
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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 26, 2024
Related Incidents:
- Residential Building Fire in Krishna Nagar:
- Time of Incident: Early Sunday morning.
- Casualties: Three fatalities, 13 people rescued.
- Response: Fire brought under control by 7:20 am.
- Fire in Rajkot, Gujarat:
- Time of Incident: Earlier Saturday.
- Casualties: 27 people, including nine children, died.
- Description: A massive fire broke out at a gaming zone, making identification difficult due to charring.
Other Political Leaders Responses
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their sorrow over the tragic events and emphasized the need for thorough investigations.
The fire tragedy at a hospital in Delhi is heart-rending. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this incredibly difficult time. I pray that those injured recover at the earliest.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 26, 2024
These incidents show the need for strict fire safety rules, especially in places like hospitals and residential buildings with vulnerable people. The tragic loss of young lives in Delhi's children's hospital reminds us that we must improve safety measures to prevent such disasters in the future.