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An investigation is underway on Friday (July 5) after a gas cylinder explosion sparked fire in a building in Abu Dhabi. Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence battled to contain the fire in the popular Tourist Club area along Hamdan Street on Thursday night. Police did not disclose details of any casualties resulting from the building fire which, according to Abu Dhabi Police, was reported at around 9:55pm. ICA/Expat Media
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