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Chemical Facility Fire in Saudi Arabia Kills 12, Injures 11

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A fire that broke out at a chemical plant in eastern Saudi Arabia claimed the lives of at least 12 people and wounded another 11, local media reported Saturday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Saudi press agency, the incident occurred at 11.40 a.m. local time (08:40 GMT) at the Jubail United Petrochemical Company during maintenance works.

The fire left six injured in critical condition, the media outlet added.

The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed.

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