Dubai: Sixteen people, including two Malayalis, died in a massive fire in Deira Naif, Dubai. The deceased Malayalees are Kalangadan Rijesh and his wife Jishi, a native of Vengara, Malappuram. The fire broke out in another room adjacent to their room. The initial conclusion is that Rijesh and Jishi died due to smoke inhalation.
Two Tamil Nadu nationals, Pakistani and Nigerian nationals have died. The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. The initial conclusion is that short circuit is the cause.
Others in the building were rescued using a crane. The injured were admitted to nearby hospitals. Deira Naif is a place where Malayalees live.
