Genie in the clear over fires

Police have cleared genies of causing a series of fires at a house in Ras Al Khaimer after forensic investigation showed the fires were started intentionally by humans “using matches or lighters.”

7DAYS reported earlier this month that a family had moved out of their home in the Al Thayet Area after four fires started in different rooms in the space of three days. The family claimed evil spirits, or genies, must have started the fires to scare them away.

At the time civil defence officials admitted the fires “were unusual.” The homeowner’s son, Faisal, said police had been unable to find any finger prints, which meant “genies remain the main suspect.”

But after consulting with a forensic expert from Dubai Police, genies have been categorically ruled out. (7DAYS 22/10/06)

Well there you have it, I thought they were supposed to give three wishes.