Jhansi Maharani Laxmibai Hospital Fire: What We Know So Far

Jhansi: A massive fire which broke out at the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College and Hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi has so far claimed lives of 10 newly born. According to reports, over a 100 children were present in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (SNCU Ward) when the fire broke out in the hospital on Friday night. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak have shared their condolence on the incident saying it's extremely sad and heartbreaking. The district administration and concerned officials have been instructed to speed up the relief and rescue operations.District Magistrate (DM) Avinash Kumar said that the fire broke out around 10.45 pm in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College possibly due to an electrical short circuit.The children who were in the outer part of the NICU were rescued, along with some of those who were in the interior part. "Prima facie there is information of the death of 10 children," the DM said.The fire brigade was rushed to the spot while senior officers of the district also reached the medical college, Jhansi police said.Purported visuals from the medical college showed panic-struck patients and their caretakers being evacuated, even as several police personnel aided rescue and relief measures. VIDEO | Visuals from inside the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) of Jhansi Medical College where a fire broke out on Friday night. #Jhansifire(Source: Third Party)(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/8sr2fg6m9M— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 15, 2024 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and directed officials of the district administration to ensure proper treatment to the injured, according to a statement issued in Lucknow. He also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.The chief minister directed the officials of the district administration and the fire brigade vehicles to reach the spot and expedite the relief work.Another official statement said Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, also the state's health minister, and the principal secretary of health have left for Jhansi on the directions of the CM.Adityanath has also directed the divisional commissioner of Jhansi and the deputy inspector general of the police range to submit a report on the matter within 12 hours, the statement added.

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Jhansi Maharani Laxmibai Hospital Fire: What We Know So Far

A massive fire at the Jhansi's Maharani Laxmibai Medical College and Hospital has claimed lives of at least 10 infants.

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