Balconies are the real danger point for external fires starting. Discarded cigarette ends falling into rubbish, barbecues, cigarettes touching flimsy curtains on the way in/out through the sliding doors......
Flush façade buildings, some of which do not even have opening windows, (e.g. Gate Towers in Abu Dhabi) are much less likely to catch fire from external causes.
Just something to bear in mind when you look for a place to rent in the area.