Downtown Dubai fire - in pictures

The charred facade of the residential tower that caught fire in Downtown Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
The charred facade of the residential tower that caught fire in Downtown Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Fire damage at the high-rise on Monday morning after a blaze broke out overnight. Pawan Singh / The National
Fire damage at the high-rise on Monday morning after a blaze broke out overnight. Pawan Singh / The National
The tower is situated to the right of Burj Khalifa. AP
The tower is situated to the right of Burj Khalifa. AP
The residential tower is part of the 8 Boulevard Walk complex. Pawan Singh / The National
The residential tower is part of the 8 Boulevard Walk complex. Pawan Singh / The National
The blaze was extinguished shortly before dawn. Pawan Singh / The National
The blaze was extinguished shortly before dawn. Pawan Singh / The National
Police and Civil Defence personnel at the site. Pawan Singh / The National
Police and Civil Defence personnel at the site. Pawan Singh / The National
Footage of the building on fire in the early hours of the morning. Supplied
Footage of the building on fire in the early hours of the morning. Supplied
Witnesses said the fire broke out on one of the lower floors, possibly floor four, and then rapidly spread to the cladding. Photo: Chetan Fernandes
Witnesses said the fire broke out on one of the lower floors, possibly floor four, and then rapidly spread to the cladding. Photo: Chetan Fernandes
Residents of the tower are still waiting to return home. Photo: Chetan Fernandes
Residents of the tower are still waiting to return home. Photo: Chetan Fernandes
Dubai Police cordoned off the area so recovery work could take place and debris cleared from the streets below. Photo: Chetan Fernandes
Dubai Police cordoned off the area so recovery work could take place and debris cleared from the streets below. Photo: Chetan Fernandes

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