‘I could not save the rest’: Hero nurse remembers Pakistan’s nursery fire
Summary
A fire broke out in a newborn nursery at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad on August 26. Staff nurse Razia Noreen rescued one baby but 14 others died in the fire. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.Key Facts
- The fire started at 6:38 am on August 26 in the newborn nursery of Pakistan’s largest public hospital.
- There were 15 babies in the nursery; 14 died and only one survived, saved by nurse Razia Noreen.
- Noreen tried to rescue more babies but thick smoke and fire blocked her way.
- The fire likely began near an air-conditioning unit, but other possible causes include an incubator or electrical short circuit.
- Power went out during the fire, making rescue efforts harder.
- Rescue teams had to break windows and grills to enter the ward.
- Nurse Noreen received an award from Pakistan’s Prime Minister for her courage during the fire.
- An official government inquiry into the fire has been started but the cause remains unconfirmed.
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