2023 Mecca hotel fire
| Date | May 19, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Type | Structure fire |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Deaths | 8 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 6 |
On May 19, 2023, a fire at a hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia killed eight people and injured six others, many of whom were Pakistani Umrah pilgrims.
Victims
At least eight Pakistani Umrah pilgrims died in a hotel fire in Makkah on May 19, 2023, and numerous others were injured. Initial information was provided by the Pakistan Consul Welfare, which stated that four of the deceased had been identified, with two of them coming from Kasur and the other two from Vihari. The identification of the remaining bodies was still in progress.[1][2]
The Pakistan Foreign Office worked with local authorities to offer support to the victims and their families. The spokesperson for the Foreign Office confirmed the eight fatalities and the ongoing medical care for six injured people.[3]
Assistance and reactions
The Pakistan Consulate in Jeddah closely coordinated relief efforts with local authorities.[4]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistani government expressed their profound sorrow and grief over the deaths of Pakistani pilgrims. The Ministry of Religious Affairs was instructed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to provide the best medical care for the injured and to provide the families of the deceased with all necessary support.[5]
Kamran Tessori, the governor of Sindh, also expressed his deep sorrow and sent his condolences to the victims' families.[3]
References
- ^ "Makkah hotel fire kills 8 Pakistani Umrah pilgrims". geo.tv.
- ^ "Eight Pakistani Umrah pilgrims die in Makkah hotel fire". dunyanews.tv. May 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "8 Pakistanis dead, 6 injured in hotel fire in Makkah". Dawn.com. May 20, 2023.
- ^ "8 Pakistanis died, 6 injured in fire incident in Makkah". radio.gov.pk.
- ^ "PM Sharif expresses sorrow over death of eight Pakistani pilgrims in Makkah hotel fire". Arab News. May 20, 2023.