A fire swept through an apartment building in an older neighbourhood of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, local time, killing at least 16 people and injuring another nine, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
The blaze Saturday in the Al Murar area of Dubai's historic Deira neighbourhood struck a five-story apartment believed to have been shared by multiple individuals, a common practice for expatriates who power the economy in this city-state known more for its towering skyscrapers.
