People gather at a hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said.
The fire broke out at around 6:40 a.m. local time (0140 GMT) in the gynecology ward area on the third floor of the hospital, where children were present, the sources told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.
The hospital administration launched rescue operations, while fire brigade personnel, ambulances and police rushed to the scene. Several children were reportedly rescued from the ward.
The sources said that initially nine children died on the spot, while the others later succumbed to their injuries after being shifted to the children's ward.
Rescue operations were still underway, while police were ascertaining the cause of the fire and exact details regarding the casualties. ■
Security staff work at the entrance of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
People gather at the entrance of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
Medical staff gather at the entrance of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
Investigators arrive at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
Investigators arrive at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
Firefighters arrive at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
Ambulances arrive at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
Fire engines arrive at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
People gather at the entrance of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital following a fire incident in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on Aug. 26, 2026. At least 14 infants were killed when a fire broke out in the gynecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences here on Wednesday, police sources said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)
