Over 20 Injured in Bnei Brak Nursing Home Fire, Two Critical
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- 24 people injured in Bnei Brak nursing home fire.
- Two critically injured, four moderately, 18 lightly.
- Fire originated in an apartment on the first floor.
- Extensive medical teams responded to the scene.
- Injured were evacuated to multiple hospitals.
A fire broke out overnight in a residential building housing a nursing home on Rav Amram Gaon Street in Bnei Brak, resulting in the injuries of 24 people. Two individuals, aged 65 and 80, sustained severe injuries and are in critical condition, sedated and on ventilators with burns to their upper bodies. Four others are in moderate condition, and 18 suffered minor injuries. All injured were evacuated to various hospitals, including Sheba, Beilinson, Ichilov, and Mayanei Hayeshua.
Magen David Adom (MDA) described the scene as "very difficult," deploying significant resources including rapid response vehicles, ambulances, and intensive care units. Paramedics provided medical treatment to the numerous casualties.
The fire reportedly started in an apartment on the first floor of the eight-story building. MDA received the initial report of the blaze at 12:46 AM, and medical teams were dispatched immediately.
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