Hundreds of people were evacuated in the early hours of this morning when a fire broke out at one of the world’s tallest building.
The Marina Torch tower in Dubai, which is reported to be over 1,000 feet tall, went on fire and it is believed that the blaze was fanned due to high winds.
It has been reported that the fire broke out at approximately 2am local time.
According to Gulf News, the fire broke out on the 50th floor of the 79-floor residential tower block.
“In an hour-and-a-half, the fire is almost out on about 60 floors,” eyewitness Rola told the BBC.
“It’s an iconic building, people were out on balconies all around it watching.”
Four people have reportedly sustained minor injuries.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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