Dubai highrises threatened with spate of fires

Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-07 17:33:34|Editor: ying
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DUBAI, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- A fire erupted at one of Dubai's five-star hotel in the tourism hotspot Marina early Monday, with no injuries reported, local Swiss luxury hotel chain said via twitter.

The fire in Movenpick Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Hotel, which was quickly brought under control, was the third blaze in less than a week in Dubai.

Footage of the small blaze were posted by residents via twitter, with comments of shock and awe as the fire broke out just one day after the nearby 78-story Tiger Tower caught fire.

"The fire was swiftly brought under control and all guests were safely evacuated," said the hotel, adding that the guest and staffs were back in hotel soon.

A fire struck the 87-story Torch Tower in the same district last Friday at night, causing minor damages and no injuries.

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