A huge fire has broken out in Downtown Dubai, filling the sky with smoke.
Authorities have closed roads into and around Emaar Boulevard while the blaze is being fought. No injuries were reported in lieu of the blaze.
Dubai Media Office confirmed the incident, stating the blaze broke out in the Fountain Views towers, with Dubai Civil Defense authorities launching cooling operations around 8.45am.
The building, which is owned by property developer Emaar, saw a blaze erupt around 6am, with Civil Defense authorities arriving on the scene within minutes.
In a statement on Twitter, Media Office posted: “Dubai Civil Defense brings under control fire that broke out in under-construction Fountain Views Towers in Downtown.
“Cooling operations are underway and ambulance units are on site; no injuries reported.”
However, the ongoing operations has resulted in traffic closure in the area.
