Seven Pakistanis die in Canada house fire

 CALGARY: Seven Pakistanis, consisting of 4 kids, died in a Canadian town when their house stuck hearth, police stated Friday prompting worries from the network whether it changed into a result of Islamophobia.

According to the police, the blaze tore thru the home in Chestermere, simply east of Calgary, at approximately 2:30am following Canada Day celebrations.

Three adults and four kids ranging in age from 4 to 12 died in the fire, they stated.

Cpl. Tammy Keibel stated a boy and a lady, both 12, an 8-12 months-antique woman, and a four-12 months-vintage boy perished in the fire. A guy and a lady each idea to be 38 years antique and another lady about age 35 also died.

An grownup man and four kids were capable of break out the blaze, the officer said.

Local media said that the house changed into owned by way of Amjad Kamal, the person who survived the fire.

“Amjad, his spouse and his 5 kids were hosting his brother Asad Kamal and his spouse and three kids for a fish fry, after which they stayed overnight,” the report said.

In response to queries concerning the tragic deaths of 7 Canadian Pakistanis, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said, “we're deeply saddened with the aid of the tragic death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the households of the sufferers of this tragic incident. We additionally pray for the quick and complete recuperation of the injured.”

He stated that the Consulate General in Vancouver is in contact with the relevant Canadian government to ascertain the data, and with the bereaved circle of relatives to provide all feasible help.

The spokesperson delivered that they have been knowledgeable with the aid of the applicable Canadian government that the reason of the fireplace remains unknown, but, initial investigations imply that it’s no longer crook in nature.