A large fire in the basement of a residential complex in Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich east has killed at least 11 people and injured more than 200, officials said.
The blaze began early on Sunday morning in a multi-story residential compound known as Radium in the eastern city of Khobar. The complex houses workers for state oil giant Saudi Aramco, which oversees petroleum production in the Opec powerhouse.
The company said an investigation has begun into the cause of the fire, which sent thick black smoke billowing from the building.
A 10-member supreme council for state-run oil company Saudi Aramco has been created by Saudi Arabia.
The company, which is headed by the country's deputy crown prince, revealed the changes in a statement.
It also provided details of the company's annual meeting in Seoul, South Korea, last week.
