Delhi: Massive Fire Kills 7 Newborns At Baby Care Hospital; Charred Cards, Medical Equipment At Scene | In Photos

A massive fire that broke out at a baby care hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar killed seven newborn babies late on Saturday. Of the 12 rescued, only five babies survived and are currently undergoing treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured.

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Updated on: 26 May 2024 2:09 pm

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Delhi Fire Photo: AP/Dinesh Joshi

People look at the burnt building of a baby care center in New Delhi. A fire broke out in the care center on Saturday night killing six infants, a fire service officer said on Sunday.

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Delhi Hospital Fire Photo: AP/Dinesh Joshi

Burnt registration cards lie on the floor of a baby care center in New Delhi. A fire broke out in the care center on Saturday night killing six infants, a fire service officer said on Sunday.

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Delhi Children Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary

Policemen outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.

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Children Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary

Policemen outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.

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Seven Newborns Die In Fire In East Delhi Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary

People gather outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.

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Seven Newborns Die In Fire In East Delhi

Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary

Charred remains of medical equipments and other items at Baby Care New Born Hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.

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