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Dubai skyscraper hotel engulfed in huge fire Dubai skyscraper Address Hotel engulfed in huge fire
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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.
Most of one side of the Address Hotel, which is located near the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is on fire.Most of one side of the Address Hotel, which is located near the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, is on fire.
Pictures and videos of the fire have been shared on social media.Pictures and videos of the fire have been shared on social media.
Local media say the hotel has been evacuated. Local media say the hotel and the nearby Dubai Mall have been evacuated.
There are currently at least four fire brigades dealing with the blaze, the Dubai government tweeted (in Arabic). There are currently at least four squads dealing with the blaze. The blaze is 90 per cent under control, and should be fully controlled within 30 minutes, the Government of Dubai Media Office tweeted (in Arabic)
They say the fire started on the 20th floor. The cause is currently unknown. It said 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.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.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 media office seemed to suggest there had been around 14 injuries, none serious.
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.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.