Heavy Smoke Billowing From Large Fire On A Construction Site In Abu Dhabi

Heavy smoke can be seen billowing from a construction site in Abu Dhabi.

Initial reports suggested a fire was coming from the New York University Abu Dhabi campus, however students have been informed that the fire is coming from a nearby construction site and is no risk to students.

Civil Defence is at the scene.

More information to follow…

Students can see the fire

There’s literally a fire going on in a construction site across campus ???? pic.twitter.com/jngUqzk9nb

— Nikki J. (@nyx_eh) September 12, 2018

An alert (below) from NYU Abu Dhabi public safety informed students they are not at risk

Literally. pic.twitter.com/mnYQ5mbtKv

— Nikki J. (@nyx_eh) September 12, 2018

Images are being shared on social media

Students are advised to avoid the north stadium due to billowing smoke