UAE: 16 dead in Dubai fire caused by "lack of compliance" with building regulations
Summary
Date Reported: 16 Apr 2023
Location: United Arab Emirates
Other
Not Reported ( Property development ) - Other Value Chain EntityAffected
Total individuals affected: 25
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( Number unknown - Pakistan - Sector unknown , Gender not reported ) , Migrant & immigrant workers: ( Number unknown - India - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Occupational Health & Safety , DeathsResponse
Response sought: No
Action taken: None reported.
Source type: News outlet
"Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al-Ras apartment building,"
The blaze happened in the Al-Ras area, one of the oldest parts of Dubai. It is home to many migrant workers and traders.
The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the five-storey building, according to local media reports.
Dubai Civil Defence said it was caused by a lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements...
Dubai Civil Defence told UAE newspaper The National that an investigation into the deadly blaze was under way.
It said it was important that "residential and commercial building owners and residents" fully comply "with security and safety requirements and guidelines to avoid accidents and protect people's lives".
Among the dead are four Indian and three Pakistani nationals, local media say...