Hospital Fire in Northern Iran Claims 9 Lives

An electrical short circuit in the intensive care unit sparked the deadly blaze at Qaem Hospital in Rasht.

Nine patients, including six women and three men, died in the fire.
The fire began at 1:30 a.m. local time and was caused by an electrical short circuit.
Emergency workers rescued over 140 individuals, with 120 hospitalized elsewhere.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause.
Past incidents in Iran have seen similar tragedies due to technical faults.