A fire broke out in a residential building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Saturday morning.The incident was first reported at 3:30am in Dubai Marina’s Marina Diamond 2 building.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The city’s Civil Defense rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire and police closed the roads around the area.Residents were safely evacuated and the fire was put under control.Videos from nearby residents on social media showed flames spreading on the upper floors of the residential tower, which is around 60 meters tall and houses 250 apartments.No injuries or deaths have been reported.“[I] Am staying in next building and this is so traumatizing to the building residents and nearby residents. Thanks to Dubai civil defense as they are fighting hard to control the fire. Cause of the fire is still unknown,” tweeted @AshyMagnificent.Constructed back in 2005, Marina Diamond 2 is a mid-rise residential tower with 15 floors. The building contains studios, one and two-bedroom apartments.One of Dubai Marina’s earliest developments, the tower welcomed its first residents in 2006.Read more:Fire breaks out at oil waste disposal unit in Dubai’s Jebel Ali, no injuries reportedFire breaks out in area near Dubai airport, no injuries reportedDubai eye, world’s tallest observation wheel, opens with lavish firework show
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Fire in Dubai Marina residential building now under control
