A heartbreaking incident has shaken the entire nation after a devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the gynaecology ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad. At least 15 newborns lost their lives in this tragic event that unfolded on Wednesday morning. Hospital officials confirmed that the nursery was housing 16 newborns at the time of the blaze. Sadly only one infant could be rescued safely while the remaining babies could not be saved.
According to rescue sources the fire started when an air conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery unit. The sudden blast quickly turned into a major blaze that filled the room with smoke and intense heat. Medical staff and rescue teams rushed to the scene but the rapid spread of the flames made it extremely difficult to evacuate all the tiny patients in time.
Officials from Pims stated that the fire has now been completely extinguished. Rescue workers are currently carrying out cooling operations to make sure no further risk remains at the site. The hospital administration is working closely with emergency services to manage the situation and provide support to the grieving families.
This tragedy has raised serious questions about safety standards and emergency preparedness in one of the country’s largest public hospitals. Many citizens have expressed deep sorrow and anger over the loss of so many innocent lives. Parents who had placed their trust in the medical facility are left devastated by the sudden and painful outcome.
Authorities have assured that a thorough investigation will be launched to determine the exact cause and identify any possible negligence. In the meantime the focus remains on supporting the affected families and ensuring that such an incident never happens again. The entire country stands in mourning with the families who lost their precious little ones in the Pims nursery fire.
This is a developing story and further updates are expected as more details emerge from official sources.
