Breaking news: Dubai hotel on fire.

[Póg mo 1,749]

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A huge fire has engulfed a high-rise hotel in central Dubai near the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa.

Burning debris could be seen falling from the 300m-tall (1,000-feet) building. The government says there are minor injuries and most of the fire is under control.

The blaze erupted ahead of a major New Year's Eve fireworks display, due to be held at the Burj Khalifa.

There is no indication so far as to the cause of the blaze.

Up to two million people are expected in central Dubai for the fireworks. Crowds gathering to watch the display have been asked to leave the area around the Address Hotel.

Continued on link:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35207451

[Expat1 971]

skyscraper

A huge fire has engulfed a high-rise hotel in central Dubai near the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa.

Burning debris could be seen falling from the 300m-tall (1,000-feet) building. The government says there are minor injuries and most of the fire is under control.

The blaze erupted ahead of a major New Year's Eve fireworks display, due to be held at the Burj Khalifa.

There is no indication so far as to the cause of the blaze.

Up to two million people are expected in central Dubai for the fireworks. Crowds gathering to watch the display have been asked to leave the area around the Address Hotel.

Continued on link:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35207451

I think and hope everyone there will be OK. Happy New Year from Bahrain.

Cause right now is attributed to fireworks but confirmation is still pending.

[Dashinka 23,243]

Haven't heard about any causes yet, but did hear there were 60+ people injured. Mostly during the rush to evacuate. Hopefully, that is the extent.