Barsha Heights fire - in pictures

  • Residents spoke of the panic they experienced when their building went ablaze on Wednesday evening. Patrick Ryan/ The National
    Residents spoke of the panic they experienced when their building went ablaze on Wednesday evening. Patrick Ryan/ The National
  • The damage to the facade of the tower was extensive. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The damage to the facade of the tower was extensive. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The blackened exterior of the damaged building. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The blackened exterior of the damaged building. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fire crews tackle a blaze at a building in the Barsha Heights district of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
    Fire crews tackle a blaze at a building in the Barsha Heights district of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
  • This image shows the extent of the damage to Al Meer tower in Barsha Heights. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
    This image shows the extent of the damage to Al Meer tower in Barsha Heights. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
  • The fire started shortly before 9pm on Wednesday. Photo: Dubai Media Office
    The fire started shortly before 9pm on Wednesday. Photo: Dubai Media Office
  • The fire appeared to be on the top floor and roof area of the building.
    The fire appeared to be on the top floor and roof area of the building.
  • The flames quickly spread down the exterior of the building.
    The flames quickly spread down the exterior of the building.