The fire in Kalburgi in Northern Karnataka began at a neo-natal ward when 26 babies were in cradles.
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Fire began where babies were being treated
Fire caused by short circuit in air conditioning system
All 26 babies rescued, moved to other hospitals
Television pictures showed broken windows in the neo-natal ward, smoky corridors, and burnt-out holes in some walls.
The fire in Kalburgi in Northern Karnataka began when 26 babies were in cradles, according to a staff member. All of them were rescued safely. The fire began at lunch and was extinguished a few hours later.
Hospital officials said the fire appears to have been caused by a short circuit in the air conditioning.
The babies have been relocated to different hospitals and are reported safe.
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