KARACHI — A fire broke out at the National Institute of Child Health on Tuesday, forcing an immediate evacuation of the country’s largest children’s hospital. The blaze started unexpectedly on the third floor of the healthcare facility. Consequently, thick smoke filled the upper levels of the building, rapidly spreading from the third floor up to the sixth floor.
Hospital staff and rescue teams moved quickly to evacuate all children and parents to safety. They cleared the affected wards efficiently, preventing any injuries to the vulnerable young patients. According to the official hospital administration, the fire caused no loss of human life during the emergency response.
However, the flames and smoke caused significant material damage to the medical infrastructure on the upper floors. Firefighters arrived at the scene promptly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other wings of the medical complex. Meanwhile, the hospital administration has launched a formal investigation into the incident. Investigators are currently checking the electrical systems and equipment on the third floor to determine the exact cause of the fire.
The health department has also requested a detailed safety report to prevent future emergencies in public hospitals. Local authorities praised the hospital staff for their rapid intervention, which successfully averted a major tragedy during the morning rush. Therefore, emergency protocols remain active while technical teams work to assess the structural damage and safely restore healthcare operations for the public.
