Residents with any information have been urged to contact the concerned authority
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Authorities in Dubai are working round-the-clock to rehabilitate residents of Dubai Marina's Torch Tower, who have been put up in three nearby hotels after Thursday night's huge fire that damaged 38 flats.
The area remains cordoned off by Dubai Police, who are allowing tenants to enter the building in batches to collect essentials and belongings from their apartments.
Torch Tower residents have gathered near the building, awaiting their turn to visit their flats, as police call out their flat numbers - allowing entry to one flat at a time.
Food and refreshments are being distributed among residents while they wait for their turn.
Talking to Khaleej Times, one resident revealed that this was the second fire he had been affected by while living in the Torch Tower.
"Luckily, this time around, I was travelling back from Saudi Arabia on Thursday night when I learned about the fire," said Alfanco Salomonsaz, a 46-year-old Indonesian resident, who lived on the 70th floor of the affected tower.
"After the first fire in 2015, I changed my flat in the building - only to be affected again. On getting news of the fire last night, I stayed at a friend's place."
However, amidst the tragedy, Salomonsaz was glad that he was travelling and his essential documents - including his passport - were safe.
"I have collected essential belongings from my flat," he added.
#TorchTower residents gather on Friday to collect belongings from their flats https://t.co/usmZCzLfpg #Dubai pic.twitter.com/VzQTtlwmPkThe junction leading to the tower had been closed, opening for brief intervals. Cartons of food were placed under the building for residents.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 4, 2017
#TorchTower resident recounts fire; lauds authorities for prompt action, help https://t.co/usmZCA2QgO #Dubai pic.twitter.com/4pFZwOxe5fHe also lauded authorities for their prompt action.
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) August 4, 2017
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