BREAKING: A Huge Fire Has Broken Out In A Dubai Marina Residential Tower
A fire has broken out in one of Dubai’s tallest residential buildings ,Torch Tower in Dubai Marina.
The flames have engulfed the building while fire and rescue services battle the blaze.
Large flames and debris falling from the building is being reported by shocked onlookers.
Authorities have reported that all residents have been safely evacuated while firefighting squads from four civil defence stations have been deployed to deal with the emergency.
No injuries have been reported so far.
Dubai Civil Defence is currently dealing with a fire that broke at a tower in Dubai Marina
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 3, 2017
Nearby residents have been sharing photos and videos of the tower on social media
#torchtower #dubai hope everybody in the building got out safely ???????????? pic.twitter.com/mIqJ3pK1Mf
— Hilda (@dhuyanik) August 3, 2017
The #Torch tower in #Dubai, the fifth-largest residential building in the world, is engulfed in flames pic.twitter.com/PrztJZYZMH
— Benjamin Alvarez (@BenjAlvarez1) August 3, 2017
Authorities are on the scene and have evacuated all residents
Careem is offering free rides from all areas near Torch Tower for anyone affected by the fire
