Two infants die in fire accident at Telangana’s Adilabad hospital SNCU ward, 28 children rescued
A fire at the Special Newborn Care Unit of a hospital in Telangana, India, resulted in the deaths of two infants, while 28 others were successfully rescued. The state government has ordered an inquiry and directed officials to improve fire safety measures across all hospitals.
Why it matters
This incident highlights critical concerns regarding fire safety standards and emergency preparedness in public healthcare facilities.
Two infants died after a fire broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) ward of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Telangana’s Adilabad district late on Monday ( September 21, 2026) night. The incident occurred around 11.50 p.m. As many as 28 other infants admitted to the ward were safely rescued and evacuated in time.
On receiving information about the fire, a fire tender was rushed to the hospital and the blaze was brought under control. The cause of the fire was is yet to be ascertained. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
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