The cause of the fire in the building could not be determined: Photo: Arab Media
Abu Dhabi: A horrific fire broke out on the fourth floor of a multi-storey residential building in Dubai, killing 16 people and injuring 9.
According to Arab media, a fire suddenly broke out in a residential building in a dense area of Dubai. The fire was so terrible that the residents could not get out of the building.
The number of casualties increased due to the lack of fire extinguishers and emergency evacuation arrangements in the building. Most of the deaths were due to suffocation while some bodies were badly burned.
The fire brigade crew brought the fire under control after 4 hours of effort. The volunteers of the rescue organization have removed 16 bodies from the building, while 9 injured have been shifted to the hospital in critical condition.
Dubai Police says that the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, the investigation is going on. Action will be taken against those who are negligent and negligent.
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