Jhansi Maharani Laxmibai Hospital Fire: What We Know So Far

Jhansi: A massive fire which broke out at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College and Hospital in Uttar Presh's Jhansi has so far claimed lives of 10 newly born. According to reports, over a 100 children were present in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (SNCU Ward) when fire broke out in hospital on Friday night. Chief Minister Yogi ityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak have shared ir condolence on incident saying it's extremely s and heartbreaking. district ministration and concerned officials have been instructed to speed up relief and rescue operations.

• District Magistrate (DM) Avinash Kumar said that fire broke out around 10.45 pm in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College possibly due to an electrical short circuit.
• children who were in outer part of NICU were rescued, along with some of those who were in interior part. "Prima facie re is information of death of 10 children," DM said.
• fire brige was rushed to spot while senior officers of district also reached medical college, Jhansi police said.
• Purported visuals from medical college showed panic-struck patients and ir caretakers being evacuated, even as several police personnel aided rescue and relief measures. 

• Chief Minister Yogi ityanath took cognisance of incident and directed officials of district ministration to ensure proper treatment to injured, according to a statement issued in Lucknow. He also wished for speedy recovery of injured.
• chief minister directed officials of district ministration and fire brige vehicles to reach spot and expedite relief work.
• Anor official statement said Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, also state's health minister, and principal secretary of health have left for Jhansi on directions of CM.
• ityanath has also directed divisional commissioner of Jhansi and deputy inspector general of police range to submit a report on matter within 12 hours, statement ded.