Bahrain will start today an investigation to find out the reasons behind a fire at a traditional market in Bahrain’s Isa town, the state-run Bahrain News Agency reported, citing General Tariq al-Hassan, the chief of public security.

Firefighters have battled and controlled the fire that erupted yesterday, the BNA said, citing officials it didn’t identify.

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