ALBAWABA - 16 people died and nine others were injured as a result of a fire that broke out in a residential building in a popular area in Dubai, UAE.
A fire accident occurred on Saturday afternoon, in an apartment on the fourth floor of a residential building in the popular al-Ras area located in the old part of the city, according to Dubai Civil Defense.
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The nationalities of the victims and the condition of the injured were not revealed yet.
A statement issued by the Civil Defense stated, "Initial investigations showed that there were violations by the building's owner, with regard to security and safety requirements."
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Investigations are still going on to find out the real cause of the fire. Emergency aid was provided to those injured in the accident immediately.
BREAKING: 16 people dead and 9 others injured in a fire broke out in a residential building in the Al Ras area of Dubai - reports
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Al-Ras area is known as a popular area where a large number of workers live in it.
