Five family members burn to death

Date: 17-06-2011 7:52 am (12 years ago) | Author: Peter Izu
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The Egyptian family, living in Abu Samrah area, died due to burns and suffocation.

Senior officials from Abu Dhabi Police revealed to Emirates 24|7 that 10-year-old MA, five-year old SA, three-year old AA, two-year old AA, and their 28-years old mother died in the fire. The Egyptian father of the family escaped death, but was devastated by the loss of his children and wife in the fire, the cause of which is being investigated by the Civil Defence.

Colonel Mohammad Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Director General of Civil Defence, said the family was sleeping when fire broke out in the two-bedroom house located in the western corner of the residential district.

According to preliminary reports, the fire erupted from the kitchen and spread to the rest of the house.

The Egyptian father managed to jump out of the window and survived. Even though the distressed father informed police about the four family members trapped inside the burning house, the civil defence team could rescue them in critical condition and rushed to the hospital where they could not survive.

Reports quoting neighbours said a computer caught fire due to electrical fault in the traditional house. The wife was sleeping with children in a room screamed for help from her husband, who could not reach the spot or rescue them due to thick smoke and intense fire. He is also undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Nuaimi said the victims were rescued and given immediate first aid and moved to Tawam Hospital in Al Ain. However, they could not be revived and succumbed to injuries.

The civil defence is investigating the exact cause of fire. Colonel Al Nuaimi advised residents to follow all necessary home safety measures and procedures at home and workplaces to minimise the loss of human lives and property. The civil defence has been urging the residents, through a nationwide campaign, to be prepared on what measures they have to take in case of an emergency.

In December, Abu Dhabi Civil Defence kicked off what is claimed to be the biggest fire safety campaign by visiting each home. More than 217 officers and warrant officers were to visit homes to examine fire risks, and find the best ways to curb them.


Posted: at 17-06-2011 07:52 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- ajanni at 17-06-2011 08:52 AM (12 years ago)
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may their souls rest in peace
Posted: at 17-06-2011 08:52 AM (12 years ago) | Grande Master
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- Unikly at 17-06-2011 10:10 AM (12 years ago)
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RIP...
Posted: at 17-06-2011 10:10 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- cadanre at 17-06-2011 10:14 AM (12 years ago)
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Rest in peace.

Posted: at 17-06-2011 10:14 AM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- frayobkk at 17-06-2011 11:33 AM (12 years ago)
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This is horible

Posted: at 17-06-2011 11:33 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- slimben at 17-06-2011 11:35 AM (12 years ago)
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     R.I .P
Posted: at 17-06-2011 11:35 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sophiebaby at 17-06-2011 11:38 AM (12 years ago)
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chai

Posted: at 17-06-2011 11:38 AM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- slimben at 17-06-2011 02:48 PM (12 years ago)
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        :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(    4 them 
Posted: at 17-06-2011 02:48 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- ajanni at 17-06-2011 09:44 PM (12 years ago)
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no
but prays for them instead
Posted: at 17-06-2011 09:44 PM (12 years ago) | Grande Master
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- kebella at 17-06-2011 10:01 PM (12 years ago)
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eyaaa

Posted: at 17-06-2011 10:01 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- ajanni at 17-06-2011 10:24 PM (12 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 17-06-2011 10:24 PM (12 years ago) | Grande Master
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- deboalabi262 at 17-06-2011 11:41 PM (12 years ago)
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E pele o

Posted: at 17-06-2011 11:41 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- ajanni at 18-06-2011 04:42 AM (12 years ago)
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very sad and unfortunate incident
Posted: at 18-06-2011 04:42 AM (12 years ago) | Grande Master
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- Solidstonez at 24-05-2012 10:58 PM (11 years ago)
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this is horrible  Cry Cry Cry

Posted: at 24-05-2012 10:58 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- lilsiikaa at 24-05-2012 11:06 PM (11 years ago)
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only GOD know reason...R I P
Posted: at 24-05-2012 11:06 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- dickman2 at 19-08-2012 11:45 PM (11 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked
Posted: at 19-08-2012 11:45 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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