Fire breaks out at private children’s hospital in Vijayawada; all patients safe (opens original article in a new tab)

A fire at Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Vijayawada on June 17, 2026, was quickly contained with all patients evacuated safely. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit as the cause.

• A fire broke out at Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Vijayawada on June 17, 2026.
• All patients and attendants were evacuated safely with no casualties reported.
• Fire officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire, which was contained quickly.