UAE: 3 out of 5 Kenyans killed in a tower fire disaster, the government confirms

• The fire in the Al Nahda tower in Sharjah resulted in the deaths of five people, with three being confirmed as Kenyan citizens, and two have not yet been identified
• The fire broke out in the top floor of the 52 -storey building, forcing hundreds to move with 19 people suffering injuries
• Authorities have initiated an investigation into the source of the fire, with reports of the corpse being expected within a few days to confirm the IDs and causes of deaths

United Arab Emirates: A massive fire that broke out on Sunday morning, April 13, in a high residence building in Al Nahda, Sharjah, cost the lives of five people and left 19 others injured.

Among the deaths are three Kenyan citizens, according to confirmation from Roseline Njogu, the Secretary -General of the Kenyan State Department responsible for Diaspora affairs.

“I regret to inform you that three Kenyans are among the five casualties who died following a terrible fire in Sharjah, UAE, Sunday,” said Njogu. “Most of my sorry to the families of the deceased living abroad. We stand with you to provide assistance in

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The 52 -story building, which retains more than 1,500 residents of various countries and popularly known as the residence of many Kenyans working in the UAE, is located opposite the Sahara Center and is one of the tallest towers in the UAR property.

According to police reports, the fire originated in one of the top apartments.

Hundreds of residents were evacuated as emergency ministers came in quickly.

According to the Khaleej Times, residents were slowly allowed to return to their rooms later that evening, although access to the floor over 30 levels remained prevented.

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The deaths include four people who are said to have fallen and died while trying to escape the fire while the other died of a heart attack, may be due to a shock of the incident.

One of the two unnoticed bodies believed to be Kenyan and known by the same name was badly abused, thus hampering cognitive efforts.

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Authorities have not yet identified the full cause of the fire. The Sharjah police confirmed that the investigation was ongoing.

“A report of a corpse examination is expected within the next two to three days,” the authorities said.

In addition to the deaths, a Kenyan citizen was reported to have suffered injuries during the incident. Injured people were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Mama Msimbe from Kiambu loses 3 children on fire at night

In a different news, the fiery fire from Gachie cost the lives of three children, who were burnt to the extent, leaving another injury.

Residents believed that the candle was turned on may have been left burning when the lightning broke off when the mother left.

Despite the efforts of residents to extinguish the blaze, it spread very quickly, and the Kiambu fire car arrived only after the house was damaged and the lives of the children lost.

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