Fire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A fire triggered by an exploding air conditioner killed 14 newborns in a hospital nursery in Pakistan’s capital on Wednesday, officials said.

Fire in a hospital nursery kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital

TL;DR

  • A fire in a hospital nursery killed 14 newborns.
  • The fire was triggered by an exploding air conditioner.
  • One baby out of 15 in the nursery was rescued.
  • Rescue workers used ladders to access the third-floor nursery.
  • Grieving relatives demanded answers about the cause and safety equipment.