It has been four years since the tragic Villaggio mall fire incident shook the nation, but the disaster is still fresh in the minds of some residents.

Locals and the expatriates who were in Qatar during and since the incident will recall the impact of the tragedy. It will go down as one of the saddest days in the history of Qatar.

Four years ago today #VillaggioFire https://t.co/rhyZpRmSku

— Kamahl Santamaria (@KamahlAJE) May 28, 2016

I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach whenever I think of the #villagiofire thinking of the parents and friends who lost loved ones.

— sandygo (@sandra_alkhori) November 1, 2015

The entire nation mourned the death of 19 people the next day and offered condolences to their friends and families.

ASD high school and middle school make a big heart for the people who died in the villagio fire @dohanews pic.twitter.com/9JaoBZDf

— عبدالله الدرويش (@abdulladarwish1) May 31, 2012

#VillagioFire #VillaggioFire #Qatar #Doha #OneCommunityDoha #حريق_فيلاجيو ... WE ALL LOVE YOU.. #RIP our lovely #Kids ♥ pic.twitter.com/XB9AHteC

— Azmi Jr.™ (@azmiodeh) May 30, 2012

The fire had started near the Gympanzee child care centre, trapping children and their teachers. Rescue workers had to go through the roof, but 13 children were dead by the time help arrived, mostly from smoke inhalation.

The children were from Spain, Japan, South Africa, China, the Philippines and New Zealand. Two firefighters were also killed in the rescue attempt, and a number of others were injured.

Four years after the incident, a Doha court ruled that the individuals held responsible for this tragedy will not serve prison sentences. Instead, they will jointly pay QR200,000 in blood money to the relatives of each of the deceased.

Were you in Qatar during the Villaggio fire incident? What was your reaction? Share in the comments below.