Fire breaks out in Dubai residential building

Friday, 11 March 2022 14:36

By ARN News Staff

A fire that broke out in a residential building in Dubai's Al Barsha 1 area has been brought under control.

According to the Dubai Civil Defence, firefighters from Al Barsha station rushed to the scene after receiving a report at 1:24 pm.

They were assisted by teams from three others stations who helped evacuate the building and brought the blaze under control within 14 minutes.

No injuries or casualties have been reported.

The site has been handed over to the authorities for further investigation.

More from Local

UAE President receives condolences on passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed

The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences from regional leaders on the death of his uncle, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
Dubai to honour food outlets for excellence in safety, nutrition

Submissions have opened for the first edition of a major initiative to honour food establishments in Dubai for their excellence in standards for safety, nutrition, sustainability and social responsibility.
UAE stresses importance of Gaza ceasefire

The UAE has stressed the importance of working to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and avoiding the expansion of conflict in the region.
UAE, US discuss strengthening defence partnership

The UAE and the United States have discussed ways to strengthen the defence partnership between the two countries.
RTA confirms intercity bus service returns to normal

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that intercity bus services have returned to normal.

Extra Time
7:00pm - 10:00pm

Chris & Robbie bring you the latest from the sporting world plus interviews with upcoming and legendary sporting stars.
Nights on Dubai Eye 103.8
10:00pm - 11:00pm

Dubai Eye complements the conversation with the music you love from the eighties, nineties and newer.

Is there a summer slowdown in the UAE property market?
John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
UAE's new prosecution offices to deal with financial crime
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.

Flying Taxis
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.