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UAE stands in solidarity with Turkey after deadly warehouse fire

Tuesday, 11 November 2025 11:12

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Turkey after a major fire at a perfume warehouse in a north-western province left six people dead.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the Turkish government and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

The fire that broke out on November 8 in Dilovası municipality of the Kocaeli province has left four people wounded, with one in critical condition.

An investigation is currently under way by the Turkish government's labour ministry to determine the cause of the fire.

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