A devastating fire at the New Born Baby Care hospital in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar on Saturday night resulted in the death of at least six children. Out of the 12 children rescued, one remains on a ventilator and five others are hospitalised. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) responded swiftly, deploying nine fire trucks to extinguish the blaze, according to a report in ANI.
The fire erupted in the three-storey building, which was quickly engulfed in flames. The police reported that the children were rescued from the upper floors. DFS chief Atul Garg while speaking to the media mentioned that they received the distress call around midnight, stating, “The call was about a fire at a baby care centre. There are multiple babies inside. The firemen are working there. The fire is being doused and the children are being rescued.”
#WATCH | Delhi: A massive fire broke out at a New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar
As per a Fire Officer, Fire was extinguished completely, 11-12 people were rescued and taken to hospital and further details are awaited.
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Locals Rushed To Scene For Rescue
Locals played a crucial role in the rescue efforts, as videos from the scene depicted them climbing grill bars and ladders to reach the upper floors, where they carried newborns to safety. The fire, which also spread to adjacent buildings, was eventually controlled in time to prevent further damage.