LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — We’re hearing for the first time from a local family who lost four limbs in devastating fire last week.

Investigators have not yet revealed the cause of the fire that destroyed the family’s home in a southwest Las Vegas neighborhood near Jones Boulevard and Wigwam Avenue. Clark County Fire Chief John Steinbeck said investigators “very confident” was accidental.

According to initial reports, two people – a woman and a young child – managed to jump from a third floor window to escape the flames. Family members confirmed this information in a GoFundMe campaign where they identified the woman and child as Senait Adem and her son Amani.

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The fire broke out shortly before 4:10 a.m., when Clark County firefighters said it was reported and crews were dispatched to extinguish the fire.

Fourteen hours later, firefighters confirmed that four people had been found dead inside the home. They have since been identified like Abdusalem (Senait’s husband), two of the couple’s children, Anaya and Aaliyah, and Abdusalem’s brother Ibrahim.

Friday morning, we learned that the surviving family members were represented by Paul Albright of Naqvi Injury Law.

Channel 13 was invited to the law firm’s offices to hear directly from members of the Adem family, including Awet Adem, brother of Abdusalem (“Abdul”) and Ibrahim, and Alijah Adem, the eldest son of Abdusalem (“Abdul”) and Ibrahim. ‘Abdul.

Adem family

Adem family

Awet and Alijah spoke of the courage shown by everyone in their family that night – from Ibrahim (whom they called “Snoop”) who rushed to wake the rest of his family when he learned of the fire, to Suneit who had the courage to save her. child.

“To be honest with you, I say I couldn’t imagine doing it without knowing I was going to die,” Awet said of Suneit. “I think she’s brave. I hugged her, I said, ‘Really, you’re brave. You gave your son an opportunity to survive.’ My brothers, especially Abdul, would like that.”

Watch Awet Adem tell her family’s story in her own words:

Awet Adem speaks about the house fire that killed four members of his family

“I believe they are all heroes. I wouldn’t have siblings without Suneit,” Alijah said. “I know the type of person my father and uncle are. They did everything they could to get everyone out of there.”

Alijah, Abdul’s eldest son, was at college in Bowling Green, Ohio, when he learned what had happened to his family. He said he wouldn’t be who he is without the values ​​his father instilled in him.

“When I went off to college, he had me prepared at all times to get started in life,” Alijah said. “My uncle and I are going to try to do everything we can to be half the person he was.”

Watch Alijah talk about her father’s legacy:

Alijah Adem talks about losing her father and two sisters

Awet told us that his sister-in-law and nephew are still hospitalized. Five-year-old Amani, he says, is still in a lot of pain and has to use a wheelchair. Losing the comforts of home was particularly difficult for Amani.

“He’s suffering. I’m there with him every night – the whole family is there – but they’re not home,” Awet said. “When you’re going through something, you want to be home.”

We also learned that a memorial service for family members will be open to the public. It’s scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at Henderson Central Church. According to the family’s GoFundMe page, doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

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