2015 fire[edit]
A fire broke out in the building on 21 February 2015 2:00 a.m. local time, from unknown causes. Although it appeared no fatalities occurred, seven people were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.[10] Video footage shows structural debris falling from the burning storeys to the ground.[11]The fire appeared to have started in the middle of the building and spread rapidly due to high winds, causing the flames to flare up, resulting in "massive problems" for the fire department and the backing up of traffic on the nearby highway for several miles.[12][13]
External cladding was charred from the 50th floor to the top of the tower. Eyewitnesses reported the fire starting in the middle of the tower, and falling debris setting lower levels on fire.[9] Ten workers, who were being allowed to live in the building illegally, were killed in the fire. Eight others were injured. The buildings owner and its supervisor, among others, were arrested by the Dubai Police Force with charges pending.[14]
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