Heroic rescue effort

TDT | Manama

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TDT Manama A Bahraini resident recounted the moments he and others rushed to rescue families from a house affected by an explosion in the Al Giriyah area of Sitra, after debris from an intercepted drone strike caused damage to nearby homes.

Speaking in an interview with Al Ayam, Hussain Abu Ali described how he immediately rushed to the scene after hearing the blast and helped evacuate residents before emergency teams arrived.

“When the explosion happened and I went outside, I saw the house opposite had been hit. The first thing we did was call 999 and report a direct explosion in the area,” he said.

Rescue

He explained that he and others entered the damaged home to rescue those inside, first bringing out an elderly man and woman before learning that more family members, including children, may still have been upstairs.

“We went upstairs despite the smoke and destruction. The smell was strong, visibility was low, and we used phone lights to search. We were choking, but we kept going because we believed people might still be trapped,” he said.

Abu Ali said he eventually lost consciousness due to smoke inhalation and was later taken to Sitra Hospital before being transferred to Salmaniya Medical Complex for further treatment.

Recovery

He added that he received medical attention from hospital staff and that senior officials followed his condition closely during his recovery, including Bahrain’s Health Minister Dr Jaleela Al Sayed, who personally reassured him during treatment, and MP Jaleela Alawi, who also monitored his condition and arranged for additional care.

Despite the danger, Abu Ali said he did not hesitate when entering the damaged building.

“In that moment, I didn’t think about myself. I only thought about saving lives. Of course there was fear, but there was no time to step back,” he said.

Incident He also recalled a previous incident in Mahazza, where he and others helped evacuate children from another affected area before official teams arrived. “These are our homes and our country. We grew up here in safety and peace. All we want is safety for everyone,” he added.