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.