See The Photos Of Dubai Hotel That Engulfed With Fire
A huge, multi-story fire broke out in a 63-story hotel in downtown Dubai late Thursday, near where thousands of people had gathered to watch a New Year’s Eve fireworks display.
The Government of Dubai Media Office reported 14 minor injuries, one moderate injury and a heart attack due to overcrowding and smoke at the site.
The office tweeted that all of the injured got prompt medical assistance. Around 11 p.m. local time, it said firefighters expected to have the fire 90% contained within half an hour.
The Address Downtown Dubai is a five-star hotel in the heart of the city, located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It has 196 rooms, 626 residences and eight restaurants and bars. It is next door to Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower at 2,722 feet.
It is part of a mixed-use, large-scale development called Downtown Dubai. The hotel is also flanked by the Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment center. Reason for fire is yet to be ascertained…More details as it unfolds
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