Fire in Bhopal hospital’s paediatric critical care unit kills 4 children

Bhopal: Four children admitted to the paediatric critical care unit of Bhopal’s Kamal Nehru hospital died in a fire that broke out on Monday evening, people familiar with the matter said.Fire in Bhopal hospital

There were 40 children undergoing treatment at the paediatric critical care unit when the fire broke out on the third floor, said Madhya Pradesh medical education minister Vishwas Sarang.

Government officials said 12 fire engines were rushed to the hospital to control the fire.

As the hospital administration worked to move the children, the authorities banned the entry of family members and outsiders to the hospital so that the fire-fighting and rescue operation is not obstructed.

Outside, angry family members of the children created a ruckus over the restriction.