A devastating fire at the New Born Baby Care Hospital in Delhi has left 7 newborns dead.

The fire broke out around 2 AM in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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The blaze quickly engulfed the NICU, trapping 12 newborns inside.

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7 babies perished due to the fire, and 5 other infants were evacuated and rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency care.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visited the site, offered condolences, and announced a high-level inquiry.

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The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for immediate reforms in hospital safety standards.

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