Authorities have brought a residential building fire under control without any reported injuries, according to a Dubai Civil Defense Authority tweet on Friday.
The fire in the busy area of al-Barsha was reportedly brought “under control” in 14 minutes, according to the same statement.
Dubai Civil Defense teams have put out a fire that broke out in a residential building in Al Barsha. The teams brought the fire under control in 14 minutes. No injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/KQYQVCKJKl
— الدفاع المدني دبي (@DCDDubai) March 11, 2022
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Shortly before the authorities released a statement, several Dubai residents shared sightings of smoke coming from the area.
Looks like a #fire has gone off in #albarsha or #tecom? #dubai #dxb #uae pic.twitter.com/xzulM9vUrr
— Rajesh Ramesh (@rajeshramesh90) March 11, 2022
Social media images show at least two fully burnt facades of the residential tower.
Al barsha 1 pic.twitter.com/xP88rD8uwP
— Jimakos (@jimakosle) March 11, 2022
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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