Huge fire at Dubai car dealership destroys 55 vehicles

No injuries reported after blaze swept through eight dealerships on Tuesday morning

Fifty-five vehicles were destroyed after a massive fire swept through a Dubai car showroom complex on Tuesday morning.

No injuries were reported following the blaze in the Ras Al Khor area of the city.

Emergency services were alerted shortly before 5.30am, with firefighters from Dubai Civil Defence's Nad Al Sheba station quickly on the scene.

Teams from Al Qusais and Port Saeed stations were also dispatched.

Dubai Civil Defence said the fire broke out in one showroom before spreading to seven others.

An investigation will be carried out to determine the cause.

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  Fire fighters battled a major blaze at a number of car showrooms in an industrial area in Ras Al Khor, Dubai. Pictures from Dubai Civil Defence

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  Fifty-five vehicles were damaged as the blaze tore through eight showrooms

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  No injuries were reported following the fire, the cause of which is under investigation