A fire broke out at a housing complex for Saudi Aramco workers in the eastern city of Khobar, killing 10 people and injuring hundreds, according to reports.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but the BBC reports that Saudi Aramco has begun an investigation into the cause.
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense agency said in a new statement that three Canadians from Asian origins, one Pakistani and one Nigerian woman were among the 10 killed. It had earlier reported 11 deaths. 259 people were injured, but most – 179 people – left the hospital soon after arriving, while 80 people from various nationalities remained in the hospital for treatment, according to the report.
Witnesses said the fire burned for almost six hours before being put out.
