The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety.

The fire broke out at a hospital in the town of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh state in India as staff battled to save the babies, with workers able to break in and rescue 44 infants from the flames

The fire in a neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Uttar Pradesh state, killed ten babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.View on euronews