Fire forces Hajj pilgrims out of their hotel in Mecca

700 Pilgrims in Mecca were forced to evacuate their hotel this morning after an electrical fault caused a fire.

700 Pilgrims in Mecca were forced to evacuate their hotel this morning after an electrical fault caused a fire.

Saudi Civil Defence Forces (CDF) were called to the hotel and brought the fire under control, Ma’an reported.

The fire broke out in the electricity room, causing widespread smoke on the ground floor, forcing the hotel administration to evacuate the pilgrims.

Over one million have arrived in Mecca for the annual pilgrimage this year.