Residents saved from rooftop as flames consume building

TDT | Manama

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Four people were pulled to safety from the rooftop of a burning residential building in Nuwaidrat early yesterday morning, after a fierce blaze broke out.

Residents nearby and onlookers said they saw thick clouds of smoke spiralling into the sky shortly before dawn.

The incident prompted a rapid response from Civil Defence teams, who arrived to find the trapped residents signalling for help from the roof.

They launched an urgent rescue operation, navigating heavy smoke and intense heat to reach the stranded individuals. All four were safely brought down and treated at the scene by paramedics.

“It was chaos,” said a nearby resident. “The smoke was everywhere and we could hear sirens and shouting. We were worried people were still inside.”

Police cordoned off the area to keep onlookers safe as fire crews worked to control the blaze, which also engulfed several cars parked near the building.

The mixed-use property includes a number of ground-floor shops, and early images show significant damage to an automotive repair shop.

While the flames were eventually brought under control, the cause of the fire remains unclear. Investigators were seen at the site throughout the day, combing through the debris to determine how the blaze began.

Authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation, but the full extent of the damage has yet to be assessed.

The investigation is ongoing.