A massive fire broke out at a residential tower in United Arab Emirates’ Sharjah on Tuesday night, reported news agency ANI.
Residents have been evacuated from the 40-floor Abbco Tower in Al Nahda, according to local media.
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At least a dozen fire trucks and scores of firefighters were rushed to the spot and the fire was doused, according to the local daily Khaleej Times. Cooling operations were underway.
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Authorities said that the quick response by Sharjah Civil Defence teams averted a major disaster.
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Authorities said that the quick response by Sharjah Civil Defence teams averted a major disaster.
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