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 helps the return of 500 Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Sunday it had, in coordination with the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), facilitated the return of around 500 UAE Golden Visa holders and residents whose travel had been disrupted by regional tensions and aviation restrictions.
UAE air defences deal with 4 ballistic missiles, 6 drones on Sunday
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran on Sunday.
Young people’s wellbeing 'top priority' says UAE President on Emirati Children’s Day
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting and supporting children as the nation marked Emirati Children’s Day on Sunday.
UAE air defences responding to missile threats, Sunday morning
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Sunday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
