The Public Prosecution has officially closed the case regarding a fire that occurred in a residential building in Hamad Town, resulting in four deaths and injuries to other residents. The investigation determined that the fire was caused by a technical malfunction in the building’s electrical wiring, ruling out any human involvement. The decision to close the case was based on the findings of various agencies, including technical reports, witness statements, and expert opinions.
The Northern Governorate Public Prosecutor stated that the investigation began immediately after the incident, with on-site inspections revealing that the fire originated in the shared electrical wiring of the building. The Public Prosecution commissioned the Crime Scene Unit to collect evidence, appointed forensic experts to determine the cause of the fire, and instructed the forensic pathologist to examine the deceased to determine the cause of death. The investigation also included a committee of technical experts from the Electricity and Water Authority to inspect the building’s electrical distribution panels.
The forensic pathologist’s report concluded that the deaths were caused by suffocation due to carbon monoxide inhalation, with no accelerants present ruling out any criminal suspicion in the fire’s origin. The technical committee from the EWA reported that the building’s electrical wiring met standard specifications for wiring work. Based on all the evidence gathered, the Public Prosecution concluded that there was no evidence of human involvement, either intentional or negligent, in the fire.
The investigation included interviews with injured residents, other residents of the building, the head of the building’s tenant association, and officials from the Ministry of Housing and the EWA. The reports confirmed that the fire started in the electrical cables supplying the building due to a technical malfunction, with smoke accumulating heavily in the upper floor where the deceased resided. The investigation was thorough and included inspections by the Civil Defense to assess compliance with safety regulations.
In conclusion, the Public Prosecution determined that there was no criminal suspicion in the case of the fire in Hamad Town. The decision to close the case was based on the comprehensive evidence gathered from various agencies, which all pointed to a technical malfunction in the building’s electrical wiring as the cause of the fire. This ruling highlights the importance of proper maintenance and compliance with safety regulations in residential buildings to prevent such tragedies from occurring. The closure of the case brings some closure to the families of the deceased and provides clarity on the cause of the fire.
