Fire breaks out in Al Barsha, Dubai – in pictures

  • Fire broke out at a residential building in the Al Barsha area of Dubai on Friday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Fire broke out at a residential building in the Al Barsha area of Dubai on Friday. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Residents reported seeing smoke in an area near Barsha 1.
    Residents reported seeing smoke in an area near Barsha 1.
  • Dubai Civil Defence sent fire crews to the scene.
    Dubai Civil Defence sent fire crews to the scene.
  • Residents of Al Salam Tower and nearby buildings were evacuated.
    Residents of Al Salam Tower and nearby buildings were evacuated.
  • A crane was used to assist firefighters in extinguishing the flames.
    A crane was used to assist firefighters in extinguishing the flames.
  • Dubai Civil Defence personnel try to quell the fire.
    Dubai Civil Defence personnel try to quell the fire.
  • People watch from the streets nearby.
    People watch from the streets nearby.
  • A section of the high-rise was gutted.
    A section of the high-rise was gutted.
  • No casualties were reported.
    No casualties were reported.
  • A Dubai Police helicopter circles the area.
    A Dubai Police helicopter circles the area.
  • The cause of the fire had not been established by Friday afternoon.
    The cause of the fire had not been established by Friday afternoon.
  • Emergency services brought the blaze under control 'within 14 minutes'.
    Emergency services brought the blaze under control 'within 14 minutes'.