Fire breaks out at private children’s hospital in Vijayawada; all patients safe

A fire broke out at the Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Vijayawada, India, likely caused by a short circuit in the emergency ward. All patients, including infants, were safely evacuated with no casualties reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety protocols in healthcare facilities and the importance of rapid emergency response in urban centers.
A fire broke out at Rainbow Children’s Hospital at Currency Nagar in Vijayawada on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). No casualties were reported, and the patients were shifted to a nearby hospital, Fire Department officials said.
The article is a straightforward factual report on a local emergency event.
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