At least 14 infants died in a nursery fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad, with one baby rescued. Hospital and rescue officials said the blaze began around 6:45 a.m. after an air conditioner compressor exploded in the hospital’s gynecology ward nursery.
WHO:Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital officials and rescue officials
WHAT:A nursery fire broke out after an air conditioner compressor exploded, killing at least 14 newborns; one infant was rescued.
WHEN:Aug 26, 2026
WHERE:Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad
