Pictures capturing a fire ripping through one of Dubai’s highest residential towers early on Saturday morning.
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An iPhone picture of the Torch tower in the Marina on fire. Image supplied by a bystander. -
Hundreds were evacuated from the skyscraper, which is 336.1 metres tall and located in the Marina district of the city. Sarah Dea / The National -
The Dubai Civil Defence said the fire erupted in one of the apartments on the 51st floor and spread up until the 79th floor. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The fire is thought to have started at about 2am and spread quickly due to strong winds. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The Dubai Civil Defence reported there were no serious injuries but seven people were recorded to have suffered from mild smoke inhalation, and were all treated on the scene. Antonie Robertson / The National -
The Dubai Civil Defence said the situation is now under control and fire experts at Dubai Police will determine the cause of the blaze. Sarah Dea / The National -
Police blocked off areas around the Torch skyscraper, which still had power. Lights were on in many of the apartments inside and multiple fire trucks and police vehicles were on the scene. Sarah Dea / The National -
Workers clean in front of the Torch skyscraper. EPA -
Residents of at least one neighbouring tower were told to evacuate as a precaution because of strong winds, but they were later allowed back inside. AP -
A general view of the upper floors of the Torch skyscraper. EPA -
Fire department officials inspect damage to the Torch tower. Getty Images -
Damage to the Torch Tower. Warren Little / Getty Images
Fire rips through Torch Tower in Dubai’s Marina - in pictures
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