Building catches fire in Riqqa area

DUBAI — The building housing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office and Russian consulate in Dubai was evacuated after a fire broke out there yesterday, civil defence officials said.

By Our Staff Reporter (By Amira Agarib)

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Published: Wed 27 Feb 2008, 8:41 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 11:15 AM

The fire was noticed when thick black smoke started coming out from the second floor of the building located in Al Riqqa area in Deira, eyewitnesses said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is located on the third floor of the building.

Fire fighters from Al Ras and Al Hamirya took part in the fire-fighting opeartion. They managed to put out the fire within 30 minutes. Nobody was hurt.


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