A devastating fire that erupted at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, on Wednesday has claimed the lives of at least 15 newborns. The blaze, triggered by a fault in the air conditioning systems, broke out around two hours prior to the report, as per local broadcaster Geo TV. The fire engulfed the hospital's gynaecology ward, where 16 newborns were present at the time. Only one infant could be rescued from the ward. Preliminary investigations suggest that an air-conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery, causing the fire. Fire brigade teams and ambulances arrived promptly on the scene to contain the blaze and carry out cooling operations. The district administration has formed an inquiry committee, chaired by the additional deputy commissioner, to investigate the incident, determine its cause, and ascertain how it occurred.