The Fire broke out as people were gathering at in Downtown Dubai for New Year's Eve festivities.
A huge fire has broke out at Dubai's famous The Address hotel in Downtown Dubai near Dubai Mall.
The flame erupted hours before the gigantic New Year festivities at Downtown Dubai. The venue was full with revelers who came to the spot to witness the grand fireworks at Burj Khalifa, near The Address.
Dubai Media Office took to Twitter to inform people about the incident:
A fire has been reported in the Address Downtown hotel. Authorities are currently on-site to address the incident swiftly and safely #Dubai
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 31, 2015
According to our reporter on the site of the fire is stronger at the base. The barricades have been removed for people to move out. Burning debris rained down from the building as firetrucks raced to the scene. It was not immediately clear if anyone was wounded in the blaze. Burj Khalifa is half lit and feeder buses are moving out empty. Fifteen to twenty buildings around the hotel are covered in a thick plume of smoke.
Details about the fire is not yet available.
Source : khaleejtimes
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