Five teenagers have been hospitalised in Sharjah after the cigarette lighter they were sniffing butane gas from exploded.
Police received a call on Sunday that a fire had broken out in a parking lot in the emirate's Al Majaz area.
At least four of the boys are believed to have suffered from severe burns.
The youths are expected to be taken into custody for questioning once they leave the hospital.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
UAE, Chad Presidents discuss closer cooperation
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to the country.
Abu Dhabi opens dedicated beach for visually impaired
A dedicated beach area for the visually impaired has opened along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, near Gate 3.
UAE reaffirms support for Palestinian cause at Istanbul summit
The speaker of the UAE's Federal National Council has reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.
UAE strengthens financial crime controls with key agreements
The UAE is ramping up efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing with a series of strategic agreements.
Dubai launches academy for travel content creators
A new academy has been launched in Dubai to introduce formal standards tailored to digital creators working within the tourism sector, bringing “structure, credibility, and accountability” to a largely informal industry.
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