Fire at furniture factory in Saudi Arabia: 16 dead
A fire at a furniture factory in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of 16 people.

A fire broke out at a furniture manufacturing factory in the Musa Sanaiya industrial area in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Authorities announced that 16 Bangladeshi workers lost their lives in the fire. In a statement by the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was noted that the situation is being closely monitored and cooperation with Saudi authorities is underway to repatriate the bodies to Bangladesh as soon as possible.