A residential building catches fire in Dubai

In Dubai, a large fire occurred in a residential building this Sunday. According to local media, firefighters and Civil Defense are trying to control the flames and have urged all residents to leave the premises.

Images of the scene shared on social networks reveal the flames and the huge columns of smoke that surround the tower.

The first reports indicate that the incident took place around 11:00 am local time and caused the deterioration of the external structure of the Zen Tower building. The fire coincides with a huge dust storm that has blocked visibility in the region. At the moment no fatalities or injuries have been reported.