Dubai: Among 16 People Including 4 Indians Died in a Fire Mishap
Indians | Dubai/Hyderabad, April 16 (Maxim News): At least 16 people, including four Indians, were killed and one injured after a massive fire in a residential building in the Deira district in Dubai.
The deceased Indians were a couple from Kerala and two men who worked at the said building, Gulf News quoted an official at the Indian Consulate as saying.
The Indians who died were identified as Rajesh Kalangadan, 38, his wife Jeshi kandamangalath 32, gudu Saliayakoondu 49, and Imamkasim Abdul Khader 43.
The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building on Saturday at 12.35 pm and soon spread to other areas. Dubai Civil Defence Operations Room was informed about the inferno after which fire engines were rushed to the spot. The fire was controlled around 2.42 pm, the Khaleej Times reported. The building has been sealed for safety reasons.
As per preliminary investigations, the fire was caused by a lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements. (Maxim News)
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