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A hotel in Dubai has been engulfed in a fire spanning multiple floors.A hotel in Dubai has been engulfed in a fire spanning multiple floors.
Pictures and videos of the fire at the Address Hotel have been shared on social media. Most of one side of the Address Hotel, which is located near the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is on fire.
At least 20 floors of the hotel, which is located near the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, are on fire. Pictures and videos of the fire have been shared on social media.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Local media say the hotel has been evacuated.
Although the hotel is next to the city's fireworks celebrations, no fireworks have been set off so far. The celebrations were due to start in two hours. There are currently at least four fire brigades dealing with the blaze, the Dubai government tweeted (in Arabic).
They say the fire started on the 20th floor. The cause is currently unknown.
Although the hotel is next to the city's fireworks celebrations, no fireworks had been set off.
Celebrations will continue as scheduled, the government's media office says. Dubai's New Year's display is due to begin at 8pm UK time.
The Address hotel is the sixth-tallest building in the city, with 63 floors at 991 feet tall. It has nearly 200 rooms and over 600 apartments.
No injuries have been reported so far.No injuries have been reported so far.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available