Dozens Injured in Bnei Brak Nursing Home Fire, Two Critical
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- 39 people were injured in a nursing home fire in Bnei Brak.
- Two individuals are in critical condition, suffering from burns and smoke inhalation.
- The fire started in an apartment on the first floor of the building.
- Emergency services rescued residents and provided medical treatment.
- A fire investigator is examining the cause of the incident.
A fire broke out overnight at the "Mishkenot Vatikim" nursing home in Bnei Brak, Israel, resulting in injuries to 39 residents and staff. Two men, aged approximately 65 and 80, sustained severe, unstable injuries and were sedated and ventilated before being evacuated to Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer. Four others were reported in moderate condition, with the remaining 33 suffering minor injuries.
The blaze reportedly started in one apartment on the first floor of the eight-story building around 12:45 AM. Emergency services, including firefighters, Magen David Adom (MDA), and United Hatzalah, were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters battled the flames, ventilated the building, and rescued approximately 40 individuals, including several trapped in the burning apartment.
United Hatzalah reported that their medical teams provided assistance to all 39 injured individuals. Some of the injured were transported by ambulance to various hospitals, including Sheba, Beilinson, Ichilov, and Mayanei Hayeshua.
Two staff members were among those treated, suffering from smoke inhalation and burns. Fire officials stated that heavy smoke emanated from the affected department. A fire investigator has been called to determine the cause of the blaze.
Fire and rescue teams remained at the scene after the evacuation to assist residents who were unharmed but unable to return to their rooms.
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