The Gulf Pearl Tower, a high-rise residential building in Sharjah, caught fire on Thursday. It claimed five lives. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
The Gulf Pearl Tower, a high-rise residential building in Sharjah, caught fire on Thursday. It claimed five lives. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National
Residents affected by the fire were leave the building on Thursday night
Residents affected by the fire were leave the building on Thursday night
Najed Nujumuddin, left, and his friend Noufal Faziludeen both live in the building and escaped on Thursday night
Najed Nujumuddin, left, and his friend Noufal Faziludeen both live in the building and escaped on Thursday night
Ranjeet, right, will stay with a friend until he can return to his apartment
Ranjeet, right, will stay with a friend until he can return to his apartment
Mr Nujumuddin, left, said it took his wife and young child 10 minutes to escape and that they were helped out by a delivery driver
Mr Nujumuddin, left, said it took his wife and young child 10 minutes to escape and that they were helped out by a delivery driver
At least 156 people have been forced to stay in temporary accommodation at a nearby hotel due to fire damage to their homes
At least 156 people have been forced to stay in temporary accommodation at a nearby hotel due to fire damage to their homes
A further 44 people suffered injuries in the fire, with 17 requiring hospital treatment
A further 44 people suffered injuries in the fire, with 17 requiring hospital treatment

Fire engulfs The Gulf Pearl Tower in Sharjah – in pictures