6 dead, 60 injured in elderly care center fire in Jordan
A fire at an elderly care center in Amman on Friday killed six residents and injured 60 others. The blaze, which broke out on the first floor of the White Family Association's center, is under investigation, with all evacuated residents reported safe.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 10:08 | 13 December 2024
- Modified Date: 10:09 | 13 December 2024
A fire at a private elderly care center in Amman on Friday claimed the lives of six residents and injured 60 others, according to Jordan's official news agency Petra.
The fire broke out on the first floor of the White Family Association's Elderly Care Center, which housed 111 residents in an 80-square-meter (861-square-feet) space, according to the agency.
Five people sustained severe injuries, while 55 suffered moderate harm, it added.
The agency quoted Social Development Minister Wafaa Bani Mustafa, who confirmed: "All evacuated residents are safe."
She also said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
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