• The blaze in the 75-storey, 285-metre high tower, caused chaos on streets around Dubai Marina with people returning from work unable to reach their homes as police closed off nearby roads to prevent any injuries from falling debris.
    The blaze in the 75-storey, 285-metre high tower, caused chaos on streets around Dubai Marina with people returning from work unable to reach their homes as police closed off nearby roads to prevent any injuries from falling debris.
  • The Dubai Media Office said no injuries were reported and the blaze was brought under control by around 6pm, with fire fighters starting the cooling process throughout the affected floors.
    The Dubai Media Office said no injuries were reported and the blaze was brought under control by around 6pm, with fire fighters starting the cooling process throughout the affected floors.
  • Around 16 floors on the north-facing side of the building were affected, with some balconies completely burnt while several others on the west-facing were also damaged.
    Around 16 floors on the north-facing side of the building were affected, with some balconies completely burnt while several others on the west-facing were also damaged.
  • Crowds of people gathered on the streets around the tower, the 23rd tallest building in Dubai and 127th tallest in the world.
    Crowds of people gathered on the streets around the tower, the 23rd tallest building in Dubai and 127th tallest in the world.
  • The Westin Dubai hotel said in a tweet that it is welcoming anyone affected by the fire.
    The Westin Dubai hotel said in a tweet that it is welcoming anyone affected by the fire.
  • Fire crews could not given an indication as to the cause of the fire.
    Fire crews could not given an indication as to the cause of the fire.
  • A Civil Defence crane fitted with a hose was used to fight flames on the lower floors.
    A Civil Defence crane fitted with a hose was used to fight flames on the lower floors.
  • Dubai Civil Defence said the blaze was reported at 2.48pm, with units from Al Barsha, Al Rashidiya, Al Karama, and Al Marsa fire stations sent to the scene.
    Dubai Civil Defence said the blaze was reported at 2.48pm, with units from Al Barsha, Al Rashidiya, Al Karama, and Al Marsa fire stations sent to the scene.
  • The blaze in the 75-storey, 285-metre high tower, caused chaos on streets around Dubai Marina with people returning from work unable to reach their homes as police closed off nearby roads to prevent any injuries from falling debris.
    The blaze in the 75-storey, 285-metre high tower, caused chaos on streets around Dubai Marina with people returning from work unable to reach their homes as police closed off nearby roads to prevent any injuries from falling debris.

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Fire breaks out in Dubai Marina - in pictures

Jake Badger

July 20, 2016

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A fire broke out on the 35th floor of Sulafa Tower in Dubai Marina on Wednesday afternoon. Photos: Pawan Singh / The National

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