A 35-storey building in Dubai near Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building in the early hours of Monday, was engulfed by fire.
It was reported that the blaze started around 2:20am before spreading through the block, which is part of a complex of towers called 8 Boulevard Walk, built by the state-backed developer Emaar.
The fire was extinguished by 3:45am and black scorch marks were seen scaling the building by daybreak.
The cause of the fire is yet to be known and the authorities are yet to confirm casualties.
Recall that it was reported that on New Year’s Eve in 2015, a blaze engulfed the Address Downtown, one of the most upmarket hotels in Dubai, also near the Burj Khalifa.
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