DUBAI 16 April (Online): Sixteen people, including three Pakistanis, were killed and nine were injured in a Dubai residential building fire on Saturday, local media said on Sunday.<\/p>\n
In a statement released by the Government of Dubai Media Office early Sunday, a Dubai Civil Defense spokesperson said the cause of the blaze in Al Ras area of Deira was \u201ca lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRelevant authorities are conducting a comprehensive investigation to provide a detailed a report on the causes of the accident,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
Firefighters rushed to the scene and evacuated the building six minutes after being notified of the fire at 12:35 p.m.<\/p>\n
The fire, which broke out in an apartment located on the fourth floor, was put out about two hours later at 2:42 p.m. before cooling operations started.<\/p>\n
Sending condolences to the families of the deceased, Dubai civil defense \u201cstressed the importance of residential and commercial building owners and residents fully complying with security and safety requirements and guidelines to avoid accidents and protect people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses reported seeing large plumes of smoke coming from the building.<\/p>\n
A worker in a shop at the building said he heard a \u201cloud bang,\u201d according to Khaleej Times newspaper. A few people tried to rush into the building and rescue the tenants, but the smoke was too dense.<\/p>\n
\u201cFire engines, firemen and police officers were at the spot within minutes. They brought a crane and started helping people. Their swift action helped save many lives,\u201d an eyewitness was quoted saying in Khaleej Times.<\/p>\n
Al Ras area is a densely populated area located in old Deira that houses long-standing markets like the Gold Souk, and the Spice Souk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DUBAI 16 April (Online): Sixteen people, including three Pakistanis, were killed and nine were injured in a Dubai residential building fire on Saturday, local media said on Sunday. In a statement released by the Government of Dubai Media Office early Sunday, a Dubai Civil Defense […]<\/p>\n
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