Pictures from fire at Villaggio mall in Doha, Qatar

“so sad to hear.....”

“Casualties especially involving children are always heart wrenching. Hopefully public areas will be armed better to deal with such accidents and mishaps. Before building and exposing the public to possible danger, it would be wise to go over safety measures such as fire extinguishers, escape routes, safety personnel, sprinklers, electrical fixtures, and proper disposal of flammable substances (eg: lighters, cigarette butts). Such a commitment would ensure greater safety for innocent lives.”

“such a tragedy!!guess people need to more vigilant.staying in sharjah i must say that it have turned into the city of fire..buildings catch fire almost all the time!! prayers with the deceased and their families!”

“Very tragic incident.My heartfelt condolence to the families”

“My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Seeing these helpless children makes me cry. I hope this is a wake up call for the mall establishments all over MENA to prioritize health and safety of their customers. Condolences to all the families.”