Investigation launched into fatal Abu Dhabi building fire

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Authorities in Abu Dhabi have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out in a building in Al Dana area on Thursday night.

One person died in the blaze, while another who suffered minor injuries was treated on site.

In a Tweet, late on Thursday (12:37 am), Abu Dhabi Police said the fire had been put out by the Civil Defence and that the cooling process was under way.

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