A fire broke out in a hospital in western India on the 9th, killing 10 babies a few days to a few months old who had been hospitalized.
A fire broke out at a public hospital in Maharashtra, western India, on the early morning of the 9th local time.
According to local police, the fire killed 10 babies a few days to a few months old who had been hospitalized in a newborn room, including smoking.
In addition, seven other babies were rescued by fire departments.
A man at the scene said, "It was a very big fire and I couldn't see anything inside with black smoke."
Police and others are investigating the cause of the fire in detail, and there is a suspicion of electric leakage, and there is also information that fire extinguishing equipment such as sprinklers was not working properly.
In response to the fire, Prime Minister Modi posted on Twitter, "I am sorry for the loss of my young precious life and my heart hurts. I pray for the quick recovery of the injured children as well as condolences to the bereaved family." Represented.