Indian woman dies in Sharjah apartment fire, police launch investigation

An Indian woman in her 40s lost her life in a tragic apartment fire that broke out on Thursday night in the Al Majaz 2 area of Sharjah.

A grocery owner in the same building alerted the authorities about the fire. The  grocer said that the Sharjah authorities swung in to action and evacuated the other apartment and moved residents to safety.

Residents and witnesses said that fire occurred around 10:30pm on the eighth floor of an 11-storey residential building.

Initial reports suggest the woman was performing a religious ritual at the time the fire started. The exact cause remains under investigation.

Emergency services, including Sharjah Civil Defence, police, and National Ambulance teams, responded promptly after receiving a distress call.

Despite their quick efforts, the woman succumbed to the blaze. Her body has been transferred to the forensic department for further examination.

Eye witnesses said the fire was swiftly brought under control, preventing damage to other apartments.

Residents said authorities cordoned off the entire eighth floor as a safety measure.

An official investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire and to assess any potential safety violations.