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15 Infants Die in Fire at Islamabad Hospital Maternity Ward
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THE BRIEF
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A tragic fire caused by an air conditioner compressor blast killed 15 infants at a gynaecology ward in an Islamabad hospital on August 26.
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The incident has triggered widespread grief and anger, with families and officials questioning the safety standards and maintenance protocols at the facility.
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Authorities have launched an investigation into the blast, which occurred while the newborns were locked inside the ward, leading to calls for immediate hospital safety audits.