INDIA – Burning fire has killed four newborn babies  at a Kamla Nehru Children’s Hospital in Bhopa.

The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has ordered an investigation after the incident on Monday night, November 8.

“The untimely departure [death] of children from the world is an unbearable pain,” Chauhan said on Twitter, offering his condolences to the families affected.

At least 40 children were in the unit, out of which 36 were rescued, medical education minister Vishwas Sarang said.

He said he arrived at the hospital within 10 minutes after the incident.

While an inquiry is still ongoing, authorities told the Press Trust of India that a short circuit may have caused the fire.

Meanwhile, a compensation of 400,000 rupees ($5,400) has been given to the family of the victims