UAE: 16 dead in Dubai fire caused by "lack of compliance" with building regulations
Zusammenfassung
Date Reported: 16 Apr 2023
Standort: Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Andere
Not Reported ( Immobilienentwicklung ) - Other Value Chain EntityBetroffen
Total individuals affected: 25
Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Pakistan - Sector unknown , Gender not reported ) , Wanderarbeitnehmer & eingewanderte Arbeitnehmer: ( Number unknown - Indien - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Themen
Occupational Health & Safety , ToteAntwort
Response sought: Nein
Ergriffene Maßnahmen: None reported.
Art der Quelle: 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...