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Massive Dubai fire breaks out in Sports City residential area

The fire broke out in Dubai Sports City around 4:15AM on Monday, according to claims by residents

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A massive fire broke out around 4:15 AM on Monday at Elite 6 Residences, located at Dubai Sports City.

The residential building was on fire for almost “2 hours,” claimed a resident of the building as per a Reddit post, adding that the flames spread to all 21 floors.

Video: Majd Albahou/Arabian Business
Video: Majd Albahou/Arabian Business

The Al Barsha Fire Station was dispatched immediately to the location and arrived within 6 minutes.

Additional support was requested from the Dubai Investments Fire Station and the Jebel Ali Fire Centre.

By 5:23 AM, the situation was under control, as per the latest communication from the field commander. Essential operations were underway to contain the incident.

The fire was successfully extinguished by 6:38 AM, and no reported injuries were reported.

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