Fire at Delhi Hospital Kills Six Newborns
TL;DR
At least six newborn babies died in a fire at a hospital in Delhi's Vivek Vihar region. The blaze, which was exacerbated by an oxygen cylinder explosion, led to the hospital owner fleeing and potential legal action. Rescue efforts were hampered by the building's poor access and lack of fire safety measures. The incident highlights ongoing issues with safety regulation enforcement in Indian cities.
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