The Abu Dhabi villa fire that killed eight Emiratis was caused by an electrical short circuit in the top right corner of the main majlis, the police confirmed on Saturday.  

Investigations have revealed that the blaze started in some electric extensions.

Earlier, Brigadier-General Mohammad Mayouf Al Ketbi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence, had told the media on Thursday that "Investigations are still underway, but we believe the cause of the fire is linked to electricity or the air-conditioning."