The babies suffocated after the fire broke out in the pre-term birth unit in Yarmouk Hospital, the CNN broadcaster reported with reference to the ministry`s spokesperson.
An electrical short circuit caused the fire, according to the broadcaster. Other babies have been transferred to other hospitals in the city.
Fire in Baghdad`s maternity ward leaves 11 newborn babies dead
10 August 2016
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A fire at a Baghdad hospital maternity ward left at least 11 newborn babies dead on Wednesday, CNN reported, citing the Iraqi Health Ministry.
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