A house fire in an eastern region of the United Arab Emirates killed seven children while they slept, police said Monday, as one of the nation's top rulers ordered civil defense officials to install fire alarms in all citizens' homes. The early morning fire in Fujairah, one of the UAE's seven emirates, shocked the oil-rich nation on the Arabian Peninsula. While known for the glittering high-rises of Dubai and the vast oil wealth of Abu Dhabi, the UAE also has poorer, less-developed emirates as well. An investigation into the fire is underway, though police urged all Emiratis to have fire and smoke alarms in their homes. "Security and safety is a priority for us and all those who work in government," Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter.

Source: ABC News January 22, 2018 07:07 UTC