Major Fire Erupts at Bnei Brak Nursing Home, Injuring 24
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- Fire at Bnei Brak nursing home injured 24 people.
- Two elderly men suffered severe burns and are in critical condition.
- Approximately 40 residents were evacuated from the building.
- Firefighters extinguished the blaze and secured the scene.
- An investigation into the fire's cause has been launched.
A significant fire broke out early Wednesday morning at a nursing home on Amram Gaon Street in Bnei Brak, Israel. The blaze reportedly started in an apartment on the first floor of an eight-story building and quickly spread, prompting an urgent evacuation of approximately forty residents. Firefighting teams from Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan responded to the scene, successfully rescuing several individuals trapped in the burning apartment.
At least 24 people were injured in the incident. Two elderly men, aged around 70 and 80, sustained severe burns to their upper bodies and are in critical, unstable condition, requiring mechanical ventilation and sedation. Four other residents, aged between 50 and 80, suffered moderate injuries, while 18 individuals sustained minor injuries. All injured parties were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
An additional twenty residents received medical attention at the scene for smoke inhalation or minor issues. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames and conducted a thorough sweep of the building to ensure no one remained inside. An investigation into the cause of the fire has been initiated, with a specialist called to the site.
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