Adilabad, Telangana | September 22, 2026
A major fire broke out late Monday night at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Adilabad.
Initial reports said two infants had died, but later updates reported that the death toll had risen to three newborns. Deshabhimani
The fire reportedly started around 11:30–11:50 PM. A malfunction or electrical short circuit involving an air-conditioning unit has emerged as a preliminary possibility, although the exact cause remains under investigation. The Times of India
Thick smoke quickly filled the neonatal unit. Hospital staff and family members immediately began evacuating the babies, with reports saying that windows were broken to reach infants trapped inside the smoke-filled ward. The New Indian Express
Around 27 newborns were reportedly undergoing treatment in the unit. Other reports from the initial rescue operation said 28 children were safely evacuated, with several babies later shifted to hospitals in Adilabad and Nizamabad for further treatment. The Indian Express
A five-day-old infant died during the evacuation, another baby died while being shifted for treatment, and a third infant reportedly died on Tuesday morning. Deshabhimani
Firefighters brought the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading to other sections of the hospital. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway. The Times of India
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed condolences and directed officials to provide the best possible treatment to the surviving infants. He also ordered an inquiry into the incident and called for stronger safety measures in hospitals. The New Indian Express
📌 GenZ Times Key Points
📍 Location: RIMS Hospital, Adilabad, Telangana
🔥 Incident: Fire in Special Newborn Care Unit
💔 Deaths: 3 newborns in later reports
👶 Children rescued: Initial reports said 28; other reports cite different ward counts
⚡ Suspected cause: AC/electrical fault — investigation pending
🚒 Fire: Brought under control
👮 Investigation: Police and authorities investigating
🏥 Government: Inquiry and safety review ordered Deshabhimani
Source: ANI-based reports and multiple national news reports; figures were updated as information developed on September 22, 2026.
