Disaster in the Negev: Assessment – The three brothers who died were imprisoned in a burning room

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New details from the disaster, which resulted in the deaths of three children in the Negev today (Thursday), are now revealed and it appears that the three children were imprisoned in a room where an open fire or a visible heating element was found, and could not escape the scene. The names of the three brothers who perished are Abrar Abu Sabit, one year old, Khaled Abu Sabit, three years old, and Lila Abu Sabit, four years old.

Dr. Said Abu Abed. A senior doctor at the Soroka Pediatric Clinic told Israel Today: “Earlier, we received three children, members of one family, from Hura. The children were one and a half years old, three and five. They arrived with advanced resuscitation. We continued with the advanced resuscitation measures here in the pediatric emergency room, for over an hour, but unfortunately we were finally forced to determine their deaths. “

An inquiry we made with the family shows that these are three brothers who were imprisoned in a room that caught fire. They were there for over a quarter of an hour. The fire was most likely caused by a fire or a heating element that was visible in the room. The family had a hard time getting them out of the room and it took too long. The children inhaled a lot of smoke, “says the doctor.

The scene of the disaster in the Negev // Photo: Dudu Greenspan

“Unfortunately, every year, especially in the winter months, we encounter similar phenomena. We have quite a number of children who come following smoke inhalations. It should be understood that this is actually carbon poisoning. We are constantly asking people not to use such heating means indoors. We ask That people will take care of their children, “added Dr. Abu Abed.

According to data from the organization prior to child safety, an average of 52 children are admitted to the emergency room each year due to injuries from heating means. In the last decade (2010-2020) 15 children have died as a result of unsafe use of heating means, in four of the cases the cause of death was gas poisoning.

Orly Silvinger, CEO of the organization Before Child Safety: “Especially in these cold days it is important to understand that the safest means of heating to use are those that do not include gas or open flame. Air conditioner and radiator are the safest means of heating. Especially in a children’s environment, it is important to choose a safe means of heating because they are more vulnerable than adults. We call on all parents, do not tell me this will not happen – if you still use a means of heating that includes gas, the condition of the appliance and the gas system must be carefully checked by a qualified professional. “

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