Sharjah: 5 dead, 6 injured in Al Nahda building fire; evacuated families waiting to return скачать в хорошем качестве

Sharjah: 5 dead, 6 injured in Al Nahda building fire; evacuated families waiting to return

The death toll from a fire that broke out early Sunday morning in a high-rise tower in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area has risen to five. The casualties included four unidentified individuals who reportedly fell to their deaths while attempting to escape the flames. A Pakistani man in his forties also died of cardiac arrest, believed to have been triggered by the shock of the incident The fire, which erupted on the 44th floor of the 52-storey residential tower, left six others severely injured and one resident suffering from smoke inhalation. Those injured in the incident are currently receiving treatment at Al Qassimi Hospital, and their condition is reported to be stable. Despite the rapid response by emergency teams, the fire claimed the lives of four people who fell from the building while trying to flee. Their bodies were found completely charred. Authorities confirmed that the Pakistani victim did not suffer burn injuries but collapsed due to the trauma of the event. Eyewitnesses said the fire broke out on the top two floors of the tower. Located opposite Sahara Centre, the building is one of the tallest in the emirate. “We could see officials swiftly responding and managing the evacuation. Tenants were waiting in cafes and restaurants to return to their homes, which were not damaged. I hope they are allowed back soon,” said a café operator located a block away from the affected building. A shop owner said several families live in the tower. #kenya #dubai