The man in question.
VIDEO – Elderly man under investigation for starting care home fire that killed six
A 64-year-old resident of the White Beds Society Care Home for Seniors in Amman is under investigation for starting the fire that claimed the lives of six women and left 60 others injured – a source told Roya.
The source revealed new details, stating that the man ignited a blanket placed on a couch, which led to a fire that quickly spread throughout the first-floor rooms.
The man, a long-time resident of the care home’s senior wing, was apprehended by police and is undergoing questioning before being referred to the public prosecutor. Initial reports suggest he has no documented history of mental illness, according to the source.
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The care facility is divided into two sections: one for seniors and another for patients with mental health conditions. Despite his placement in the senior wing, the prosecutor has directed investigators to verify the man's psychological and mental health history. This includes checking if he had previously sought treatment at psychiatric clinics or health centers and obtaining any relevant medical reports.
Authorities are also questioning staff and management at the care home to determine if negligence or oversight contributed to the incident.
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Investigators, with oversight from public prosecutors, have seized CCTV footage and conducted forensic examinations at the scene. Experts from the criminal labs are assisting in the inquiry.
The Chief Prosecutor, Yusuf Dneibat, has assigned Amman's Deputy Prosecutor to form a three-member investigative team to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The investigation remains ongoing.
