Two die, one critically injured in Seeb house fire

Muscat: Two persons died and one was critically injured after a fire broke out in a house in the Wilayat of Seeb.

The firefighting teams of the Civil Defense and Ambulance Department Authority (CDAA) rushed to the site to bring the situation.

According to CDAA, 1,539 residential fire incidents were reported in 2023, up 14.4 percent from 1,345 in 2022.

CDAA said residential fires account for a significant part of the emergencies that the authority’s firefighting teams respond to.

‘Homes are filled with potential fire hazards due to the presence of electrical appliances, cooking gas, and other flammable materials. Without strict adherence to safety measures, these elements can easily lead to devastating fires.’

Some of the most common causes of fires in residential facilities include not closing the gas cylinder after cooking or when leaving the house. ‘This simple oversight can result in gas leaks, which are a major fire risk.

Overloading electrical sockets is a common practice as it can cause short circuits and fires. Leaving electrical appliances on for extended periods can result in overheating and subsequent fires.

‘Regular maintenance of electrical appliances and tools is crucial, yet often neglected. Without proper upkeep, these items can malfunction and start a fire. Furthermore, having electrical connections installed and maintained by unqualified individuals increases the risk of faulty wiring and electrical fires.