IEThe Irish Times
At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
Health minister suggests deadly blaze was caused by an air conditioner
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- 26 Aug 2026, 07:44 UTC
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- 26 Aug 2026, 18:29 UTC
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- Publisher
- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 26 Aug 2026, 07:41 UTC
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- Byline
- Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi
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Health minister suggests deadly blaze was caused by an air conditioner
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At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
Health minister suggests deadly blaze was caused by an air conditioner
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- #2678
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- 26 Aug 2026, 07:44 UTC
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- news-ledger/0.1
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