Fire erupts at Jalandhar government hospital; 20 pregnant women and newborns safely evacuated
Tahir Qureshi | Aug 4, 2026, 5:10 PM IST
A fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Civil Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab, on Tuesday morning, prompting the immediate evacuation of approximately 20 pregnant women and newborn babies. Officials stated that a major tragedy was averted because doctors on duty promptly moved everyone in the ward to a safe location.











