{"id":2369693,"date":"2024-11-16T08:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T13:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ten-newborns-dead-after-fire-engulfs-neonatal-intensive-care-unit\/"},"modified":"2024-11-16T08:55:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-16T13:55:05","slug":"ten-newborns-dead-after-fire-engulfs-neonatal-intensive-care-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ten-newborns-dead-after-fire-engulfs-neonatal-intensive-care-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Newborns Dead After Fire Engulfs Neonatal Intensive Care Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ften-newborns-dead-after-fire-engulfs-neonatal-intensive-care-unit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2369693&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kevin-mccarthy-to-visit-hawaii-to-witness-damage-caused-by-wildfires\/\" title=\"Kevin McCarthy to tour Hawaii, assess wildfire devastation.\">tragic fire occurred<\/a> in a neonatal\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-eleven-soldiers-hospitalized-after-ingesting-chemical-found-in-antifreeze\/\" title=\"Officials: Eleven Soldiers Hospitalized After Ingesting Chemical Found In Antifreeze\">intensive care unit<\/a> at\u2063 a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India, \u2063resulting in the deaths of 10 newborns and injuries to 16 others. The fire broke out late Friday \u200dand\u200b quickly spread through the \u2063ward where 55 infants\u200d were being treated. Although 45 babies \u200dwere\u2063 rescued,\u200d initial investigations\u200d revealed deficiencies in safety protocols, such as expired fire \u2062extinguishers \u200cand \u200bnon-functional\u200d fire alarms,\u2062 which \u2064hindered timely \u200crescue efforts. Local officials, including the deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, visited the hospital\u200c and promised thorough investigations \u200dand support for\u200c the\u200b victims&#8217; families. Eyewitnesses reported delays in \u2062the rescue operation, \u2064raising concerns about the hospital&#8217;s safety measures. Fire safety \u2064systems had been\u200d inspected earlier\u2062 in\u200c the year, \u200bbut \u200bit appears they were inadequate, highlighting broader safety issues in India where such tragedies are alarmingly common.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>LUCKNOW, India (AP) &mdash; A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.<\/p>\n<p>The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city in India&rsquo;s Uttar Pradesh state. Officials said the blaze spread quickly through the ward, where 55 infants were being treated. Forty-five babies were rescued and are receiving medical care, said Bimal Kumar Dubey, a local official.<\/p>\n<p>An initial investigation points to lapses in safety protocols, including expired fire extinguishers and non-functional fire alarms, which officials say delayed rescue efforts. Authorities are conducting a thorough probe to determine the cause of the fire and those responsible. <\/p>\n<p>Brajesh Pathak, the deputy chief minister of the state, visited the hospital and met with families on Saturday. He pledged government support for the victims&rsquo; families and promised a thorough investigation. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We will identify those responsible for this tragedy and take strict action. The government stands with families during this difficult time,&rdquo; he said. <\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>He added that DNA tests were being carried out after which the bodies of the babies will be handed over to their families. <\/p>\n<p>The fire spread quickly through the neonatal ward. When the firefighters arrived, the ward was engulfed in flames and plumes of smoke. Rescuers had to break through windows to reach the newborn babies. Eyewitnesses said the rescue operation began about 30 minutes after the fire erupted, delaying evacuation efforts. <\/p>\n<p>Praminder Singh Chandel, a paramedic at the hospital, said that since the ward was located on the ground floor, firefighters managed to rescue several newborn babies. The ward was divided into two &mdash; with one unit closer to the hospital entrance. The babies located there were the most affected by the fire, with some dying due to severe burns. <\/p>\n<p>Shocked and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">grieving family members camped<\/a> out near the hospital on Saturday demanding answers over what they believe were poor safety measures. <\/p>\n<p>While fire alarms had been installed in the intensive care unit, parents and witnesses said they did not activate during the blaze. Hospital staff acted only after they saw signs of smoke and fire. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If the safety alarm had worked, we could have acted sooner and saved more lives,&rdquo; said Naresh Kumar, a parent who lost his baby. <\/p>\n<p>Akhtar Hussain, whose son was rescued and is receiving treatment in an adjacent ward, agreed that the tragedy could have been prevented if the hospital had better safety protocols. <\/p>\n<p>Pathak, the state official, said the hospital&rsquo;s fire safety systems were last inspected in February, followed by a mock drill in June. <\/p>\n<p>Fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents. Poor maintenance and lack of proper firefighting equipment in the country also leads to deaths.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has not reviewed this Associated Press story prior to publication. 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The incident took place late Friday at a facility in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities reported that the fire rapidly engulfed the ward where 55 infants were being treated. Local official Bimal Kumar Dubey stated that 45 babies were rescued and are currently receiving medical attention. Preliminary investigations suggest safety protocol failures, including expired fire extinguishers and malfunctioning alarms, which hindered rescue operations. A comprehensive investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the fire and identify those accountable.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, Brajesh Pathak, the deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, visited the hospital to meet with affected families. He assured them of government support and vowed a thorough inquiry into the incident: \u201cWe will hold those responsible for this tragedy accountable and take strict measures. The government stands with families during this challenging time.\u201d He also mentioned that DNA tests are being conducted before returning the infants&#8217; bodies to their families.<\/p>\n<p>The rapid spread of flames through the neonatal ward posed significant challenges for firefighters who arrived on scene only to find it engulfed in smoke and fire; rescuers had to break windows for access. Eyewitnesses noted that evacuation efforts began approximately half an hour after the blaze started.<\/p>\n<p>Praminder Singh Chandel, a paramedic at the hospital, indicated that because the ward was on ground level, firefighters could save several newborns despite some suffering severe burns from being closer to where flames originated.<\/p>\n<p>Family members gathered outside demanding accountability over what they perceive as inadequate safety measures; although alarms were installed within ICU units, witnesses claimed they did not activate during this emergency\u2014hospital staff only responded upon noticing smoke or flames.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf safety alarms had functioned properly,\u201d lamented Naresh Kumar\u2014a parent who lost his child\u2014\u201cwe could have acted sooner and saved more lives.\u201d Akhtar Hussain echoed these sentiments regarding his son\u2019s rescue from an adjacent ward while receiving treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Pathak revealed that inspections of fire safety systems occurred last February followed by mock drills in June. Fires frequently occur across India due to builders\u2019 disregard for building codes coupled with poor maintenance practices leading often tragic outcomes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2369694,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture-2-3.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3655,4606,45129,13974,13242],"class_list":["post-2369693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-fire","tag-healthcare","tag-neonatal","tag-newborns","tag-tragedy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Picture-2-3.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2369693"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2369697,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2369693\/revisions\/2369697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2369694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2369693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2369693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2369693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}