Resident hailed hero for helping wounded in Abu Dhabi building fire

Saturday, 25 June 2022 12:21

By ARN News Staff

Iman Al-Safaqsi has been praised for her bravery after she helped several people who suffered injuries in the recent building fire in Abu Dhabi.

Al-Safaqsi, who suffered injuries while helping others, is recovering well.

Visiting her in the hospital, Ali Saeed Al-Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), praised her for her courageous act and wished her a speedy recovery.

He noted that "such deeds of humanity and bravery are deeply rooted in the UAE community".

In appreciation of humanity and an affirmation of social responsibility, HE Ali Saeed Al-Neyadi, Chairman of #NCEMA visited Mrs. Iman Al-Safaqsi at a hospital in the capital Abu Dhabi to check on her health condition.#UAEIsProudOfIman pic.twitter.com/BN2Nd12OdA
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) June 24, 2022

As many as 19 people were injured in the fire that broke out in a residential building in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiya area.

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