Sharjah tower fire: 5 dead and 44 injured after fire in residential building in Al Nahda – News
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Sharjah authorities said on Friday that 5 people died from asphyxiation due to smoke, while 17 suffered moderate injuries and 27 cases of minor injuries after a fire broke out in a high-rise residential building in Al Nahda around 9: 30 pm on Thursday.
Police said all 17 received urgent medical attention. The authority added that 156 residents have been housed, including 18 children.
Authorities received a call at 10:50 p.m. and emergency response teams immediately moved to the neighborhood and residents were taken to safety while firefighters put out the fire.
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The tower consists of 39 floors, including 750 apartments.
The authority expressed its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.
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