• A building under construction near Abu Dhabi's Airport Road caught fire. Photo: The National
    A building under construction near Abu Dhabi's Airport Road caught fire. Photo: The National
  • Flames were seen coming from the uninhabited structure. Photo: The National
    Flames were seen coming from the uninhabited structure. Photo: The National
  • Fire crews quickly brought the situation under control. The National
    Fire crews quickly brought the situation under control. The National

Fire breaks out at construction site in Abu Dhabi


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A fire broke out at an under-construction apartment block in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning.

Thick plumes of smoke poured from the building on Turki Street.

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence and police were at the site of the blaze.

The incident was spotted shortly before 9am.

Smoke could be seen billowing across the skies of the capital following the fire.

Witnesses said fire crews were able to quickly contain the blaze.

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Updated: March 29, 2023, 1:11 PM