The cause of the fire that tragically killed three women and five children has been revealed.

Police confirmed an electrical short circuit in the main majlis was the cause of the fire.

The fire broke out in a villa in Bani Yas on Tuesday, 20 family members were inside at the time. Eight perished, four were injured and 12 escaped the blaze.

The family were sleeping when the fire broke out

Police confirm the victims died from suffocation, the fire was contained in the Majlis but smoke spread and suffocated eight family members.

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Abu Dhabi dignitaries paid their condolences to the family.

All residents are urged to ensure homes are equipped with working smoke alarms. This home did not have a smoke alarm.

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