Tragic Update on Fes Building Incident
In a heartbreaking development, the number of fatalities from the recent building collapse in Fes, Morocco, has risen to nine. This grim update was provided by Adib Ben Ibrahim, the Secretary of State responsible for housing under the Minister of National Land Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy. According to Ben Ibrahim, the increase in the death toll comes as rescue operations continue to recover victims from the rubble, with the number of injured remaining at six.
This tragic incident occurred due to the collapse of a residential building consisting of a ground floor and four upper floors in the "Jrandi Ain Naqbi" neighborhood of the "Jnan El Ward" district in Fes. The cause of this catastrophic event has been attributed to illegal construction practices, as previously confirmed by the government official in an earlier statement.
The situation has raised significant concerns regarding building regulations and safety standards in Morocco, as this incident sheds light on the urgent need for stricter enforcement of construction laws to prevent such tragedies in the future. The local authorities are now under pressure to address the existing issues related to unauthorized constructions that pose a risk to public safety.
As reported by hespress.com.
