Dubai residents offer shelter, aid to Torch Tower tenants

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Dubai residents offer shelter, aid to Torch Tower tenants

Dubai - Praise efforts of authorities in dousing the blaze

By Web Report

Published: Sat 5 Aug 2017, 12:16 PM

Last updated: Sun 6 Aug 2017, 7:19 AM

After the midnight blaze that tore through Dubai Marina's Torch Tower, many Dubai residents are coming together and offering shelter to the affected. Authorities in Dubai have been working round-the-clock to investigate the cause of the fire as well as ensure residents are given proper care and assistance.
The Dubai community was quick to respond to the fire taking to Twitter to say that their doors are open to anyone who might need shelter or clothing. Some hotels within the area are also offering shelter to those affected. Residents are also extending wishes of safety and prayers to those who have been hit. The Dubai Twitterati's support coincides with the authorities' tweets on providing aid to tenants who are bearing the brunt.

Major fire in #TorchTower in #Dubai marina. If anyone needs shelter, clothing, anything at all, Twitter community let's help...
- Sarah Jaimie Hay (@iamsarahhay) August 3, 2017

To anyone affected by the #TorchTower fire, we have opened up The Westin Ballroom should you need shelter for the weekend or refreshments.
- The Westin Dubai MS (@WestinDXBMina) August 4, 2017

#DubaiPolice will be handling inquiries related to the fire in #TorchTower and those affected by it through #emergency number 999. pic.twitter.com/LLPu0ptOwc
- Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) August 4, 2017

Omg #torchtower is on fire again!! If anyone in Marina needs somewhere to stay I have a spare room 3 buildings down, DM/share my post xx
- Selina Slays (@selinawatermans) August 3, 2017

Happy to host up to 2 people in Sky Tower in #DIFC. Get in touch, there's a cat and copious amounts of ice cream. @dubizzle ?
- Imad A Jawad (@ImadAJawad1) August 4, 2017

Happy to offer temp stay to anyone in need - right next door at Sulafa tower. Get in touch! Thanks @dubizzle ?
- Bader (@bmeister24) August 4, 2017

I've got 2 spare bedrooms here on the Palm to anyone affected by the #TorchTower fire.
- Tariq Zabian (@tariqzabian) August 4, 2017

sorry for everyones lose, if i can be of any help to anyone i am available, need shelter be my guest #TorchTower
- Shaddy (@stalhaahmed) August 4, 2017

Hope everyone is safe #TorchTower https://t.co/JqHghfi2Al
- Sylvia Lobo (@SylviaLobo) August 5, 2017

Massive fire in Torch Tower....But We hope Our support and pray help to recovering the situation as soon as possible. #TorchTower
- Arif khan (@Arifkhan8138) August 5, 2017

Some residents, meanwhile, also took to Twitter to praise the valiant efforts of Dubai authorities in putting out the blaze with zero casualties.

Was in Dubai marina last night, saw the charred #TorchTower and some of its residents gathered at the bottom of the building #DubaiMarina
- Johanna Dzartah (@JohannaDzartah) August 5, 2017

Thankfully emergency services arrived within 4 mins so casualties were avoided & the fire was quickly brought under control #TorchTower ??
- Johanna Dzartah (@JohannaDzartah) August 5, 2017