VIDEO: Prime Minister orders full investigation into fire at elderly care center

A fire broke out early Thursday at the White Beds Society in Al-Jweideh, Amman, prompting a swift response from Civil Defense teams.

Arriving within eight minutes, 32 ambulances, fire trucks, and specialized units managed to extinguish the fire, prevent its spread beyond the ground floor, and evacuate all 111 residents.

The blaze resulted in six fatalities, attributed to smoke inhalation, while 60 others were rescued and transported to hospitals for treatment. Remaining residents were relocated to alternative shelters by the Ministry of Social Development.

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Investigation Points to Resident’s Involvement

Initial investigations indicate the fire was caused by one of the center's elderly residents. The fire suppression system had recently been inspected and was functional. Security forces are continuing their investigation before presenting findings to judicial authorities.

Prime Minister Visits Victims and Orders Full Investigation

Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan, accompanied by ministers and senior officials, visited the injured at Al-Bashir and Totangi hospitals. He received a detailed briefing on the incident and the measures taken at the scene.

The Prime Minister directed authorities to provide all necessary medical and housing support to the affected residents and to follow up on their well-being.

The quick response of the Civil Defense teams was credited with minimizing the fire’s impact and saving lives. Further details on the incident will be shared as investigations continue.