Nurse Razia Noreen Lauded for Bravery After Hospital Nursery Fire in Islamabad
A nurse in Islamabad, Pakistan, rescued a single newborn from a devastating fire in the hospital nursery, but tragically could not save the other 14 infants due to the rapid spread of flames and smoke. The nurse, Razia Noreen, is…
Detroit, MI, September 1, 2026 —
A nurse in Islamabad, Pakistan, has been recognized for her heroic actions during a devastating fire that occurred in a hospital nursery. Razia Noreen is credited with rescuing one infant from the blaze.
Tragically, despite Noreen’s efforts, 14 other newborns could not be saved. The rapid spread of flames and smoke in the nursery reportedly made rescue operations for the additional infants impossible.
The incident has highlighted the bravery of Razia Noreen, who is now facing the emotional aftermath and trauma associated with the event. Details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific hospital involved were not provided in the summary. The timeline of the event was also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Munir Ahmed, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
