People look at the burnt building of a baby care center in New Delhi. A fire broke out in the care center on Saturday night killing six infants, a fire service officer said on Sunday.
Delhi: Massive Fire Kills 7 Newborns At Baby Care Hospital; Charred Cards, Medical Equipment At Scene | In Photos
A massive fire that broke out at a baby care hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar killed seven newborn babies late on Saturday. Of the 12 rescued, only five babies survived and are currently undergoing treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for each injured.
Delhi Fire Photo: AP/Dinesh Joshi
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Delhi Hospital Fire Photo: AP/Dinesh Joshi
Burnt registration cards lie on the floor of a baby care center in New Delhi. A fire broke out in the care center on Saturday night killing six infants, a fire service officer said on Sunday.
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Delhi Children Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Policemen outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.
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Children Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Policemen outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.
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Seven Newborns Die In Fire In East Delhi Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
People gather outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.
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Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Charred remains of medical equipments and other items at Baby Care New Born Hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.
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Delhi Children Hospital Fire Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
The exterior of a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.
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Delhi Hospital Fire Deaths Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Policeman stands guard outside a children's hospital where a fire broke out on Saturday night at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi.
