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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-26 · via France 24

Deadly Blaze in Pakistani Hospital Claims 14 Infants

A fire in a maternity ward at an Islamabad hospital on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of at least 14 infants. Distraught parents gathered outside as witnesses described heavy smoke and shattered glass. Preliminary reports suggest a defective air conditioning system sparked the blaze.

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A fire tore through a maternity ward at an Islamabad hospital on Wednesday, killing at least 14 newborns. Distraught parents gathered outside the facility as witnesses described harrowing scenes of heavy smoke and shattered glass, with the incident captured in video footage from Reuters/AP.

Preliminary reports attribute the blaze to a defective air conditioning system. The tragedy occurred on 26/08/

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