Ten new-born babies die in hospital fire in northern India
Briefly

We will identify those responsible for this tragedy and take strict action. The government stands with families during this difficult time.“ said Brajesh Pathak, focusing on the government's commitment to investigate the tragedy and support affected families.
If the safety alarm had worked, we could have acted sooner and saved more lives,” reflects Naresh Kumar, whose concerns highlight a failure in hospital safety protocols and its tragic consequences.
Fires are common in India, where building laws and safety norms are often flouted by builders and residents,” emphasizing the broader issues of safety and compliance in healthcare infrastructure throughout the country.
Hospital staff acted only after they saw signs of smoke and fire. Eyewitnesses reported the rescue operation began about 30 minutes after the fire erupted, illustrating severe delays in the evacuation efforts.
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