At least 15 children died as a result of a major fire that broke out on Wednesday morning in the newborn nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences PIMS in Islamabad.
According to hospital sources, at least 15 newborn babies were burned in the incident. Rescue officials said the blaze was brought under control and cooling work was completed at the site. Rescue sources stated that the fire started after an air-conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery.
Rescue teams reached the children’s ward immediately and took part in efforts to extinguish the flames. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of newborns inside the hospital. Officials are currently assessing the situation and gathering more details.
PIMS administration has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding casualties or the condition of other babies admitted in the nursery. The poster circulating online claims that 15 newborns died, but this number has not been confirmed in the latest verified reports. The number of fatalities versus injuries is still awaiting official clarification from PIMS and the Ministry of Health.
The nursery is a critical care area where premature babies and newborns with breathing or health complications are kept in incubators. As a result, any fire or smoke in the ward poses an extreme risk to infants.
At least 15 newborn babies were reported burned in the latest media update. The exact number of deaths vs injuries has not been officially confirmed by PIMS administration yet. The “15 newborns died” figure seen on social media posters is still unverified.
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