Dubai building fire ‘under control,’ large parts completely burnt

Authorities have brought a residential building fire under control without any reported injuries, according to a Dubai Civil Defense Authority tweet on Friday.

The fire in the busy area of al-Barsha was reportedly brought “under control” in 14 minutes, according to the same statement.

Dubai Civil Defense teams have put out a fire that broke out in a residential building in Al Barsha. The teams brought the fire under control in 14 minutes. No injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/KQYQVCKJKl

— الدفاع المدني دبي (@DCDDubai) March 11, 2022

Shortly before the authorities released a statement, several Dubai residents shared sightings of smoke coming from the area.

Looks like a #fire has gone off in #albarsha or #tecom? #dubai #dxb #uae pic.twitter.com/xzulM9vUrr

— Rajesh Ramesh (@rajeshramesh90) March 11, 2022

Social media images show at least two fully burnt facades of the residential tower.

Al barsha 1 pic.twitter.com/xP88rD8uwP

— Jimakos (@jimakosle) March 11, 2022

The cause of the fire is not yet known.