A fire in a maternity ward in Pakistan’s capital killed at least 14 newborn babies, according to CNN. The blaze caused multiple infant deaths, prompting accounts of the tragedy from the hospital setting.
WHO:A maternity ward in Pakistan’s capital
WHAT:Fire in a maternity ward killed at least 14 newborn babies
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 12:19 AM ET
WHERE:Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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