Fire accidents since Independence – A timeline
A recent fire at a children's hospital in Delhi resulted in the deaths of seven newborns, while 12 others were rescued. This incident follows another tragic fire in Gujarat that claimed 33 lives, including nine children. The article highlights a timeline of significant fire accidents in India over the years, emphasizing the ongoing issues with fire safety enforcement despite existing regulations.
- ▪Seven newborns died and 12 were rescued in a fire at the Baby Care New Born Hospital in Delhi.
- ▪A fire at the TRP Game Zone in Gujarat resulted in 33 fatalities, including nine children.
- ▪The article reviews a timeline of major fire accidents in India, illustrating the historical challenges of fire safety enforcement.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:19:09 +0530 |
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Seven newborns died and 12 were rescued following a fire that took place at the Baby Care New Born Hospital, a children’s hospital in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar on May 26. Just a day before, a massive fire broke out at the TRP Game Zone in Rajkot, Gujarat, claiming the lives of 33 people, including nine children below the age of 16.We looked into The Hindu’s archives and found that fire accidents across the country have caused extensive loss of life and property over the years. While there are existing laws and rules regarding fire safety, the problem lies in enforcement.Also read | Preparing for firesHere’s a timeline of some major fire accidents over the past seven decades:Madurai, Tamil Nadu, April 4, 1964: 36 persons, including 35 girls were killed and 139 injured seriously at the…
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