Resident hailed hero for helping wounded in Abu Dhabi building fire

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Iman Al-Safaqsi has been praised for her bravery after she helped several people who suffered injuries in the recent building fire in Abu Dhabi.

Al-Safaqsi, who suffered injuries while helping others, is recovering well.

Visiting her in the hospital, Ali Saeed Al-Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), praised her for her courageous act and wished her a speedy recovery.

He noted that "such deeds of humanity and bravery are deeply rooted in the UAE community".

As many as 19 people were injured in the fire that broke out in a residential building in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiya area.

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