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Dubai Civil Defence Had An ‘Outstanding Response’ To JLT Almas Tower Fire On Sunday
On Sunday, residents were swiftly evacuated from the Almas tower in JLT after plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the top.
Emergency services were quick to reach the 86-story tower, which is home to the Dubai Multi Commodities Center,DMCC.
Authorities have since commented, “Dubai Civil Defence has fully brought under control a minor fire that broke out in Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The building was evacuated safely. No injuries have been reported.”
DMCC noted the fire began in the roof mast.
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Dubai Civil Defence has fully brought under control a minor fire that broke out in Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The building was evacuated safely. No injuries have been reported.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 22, 2018
Residents were quick to share images
Dubai Civil Defence has fully brought under control a minor fire that broke out in Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The building was evacuated safely. No injuries have been reported.
Image Courtesy: Kamran Jebreili / @AP pic.twitter.com/MWinl6bfQa— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 22, 2018
DMCC thanked the firefighters for their efforts
Thank you to the brave heroes of @DCDDubai, @DubaiPoliceHQ and #Concordia that safely evacuated everyone from Almas Tower today. @DXBMediaOffice @ahmedbinsulayem pic.twitter.com/tswzcTJrSP
— DMCC (@DMCCAuthority) April 22, 2018
And confirmed the first started in roof of the Almas tower
Further to statements released today, we confirm that a minor fire broke out on the roof mast of Almas Tower. The evacuation process was carried out safely and in an orderly manner, with no injuries reported.
— DMCC (@DMCCAuthority) April 22, 2018
“An outstanding response”
Fire on #Almas Tower mast now out. All employees and visitors evacuated safely in an orderly manner with no injuries reported. Thanks to Dubai Civil Defence for their outstanding response.
— DMCC (@DMCCAuthority) April 22, 2018
Tweeters were mainly concerned that people were okay
Not the view I was expecting from the @RadissonBlu #dubai. I hope everyone’s ok. #dubaifire pic.twitter.com/r2yFOzM0kC
— Dr Sharna Wiblen (@SharnaWiblen) April 22, 2018
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