Popular Dubai Skyscraper Hotel Up In Flames

Last updated: 2015/12/31 at 7:22 PM

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This photo provided by Rhea Saran shows flames coming from a high rise tower in Dubai's marina district Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. The fire broke out early Saturday in the Torch tower on the northeastern end of the densely populated district, which is packed with multi-story skyscrapers. Debris from the fire cluttered nearby streets after the blaze appeared to be extinguished. (AP Photo/Rhea Saran)

The 63-story luxury Address Downtown Dubai hotel has been engulfed in flames.

The fire reportedly covered 20 stories of the hotel which is near the world’s tallest building near the Burj Khalifa.

No injuries have thus far been reported and it is not yet clear what caused the inferno.

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