At least 16 people were killed and nine others were injured in the blaze, which Dubai Civil Defence attributed to a lack of compliance with building security and safety requirements.
According to a statement released by Tamil Nadu government, the deceased were identified as Imam Kasim (43), and S Mohammed Rafiq (49) - both residents of Kallakurichi.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai identified four Indians among the victims of a tragic fire in a residential building in Dubai on Saturday, Gulf News reported.
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