Black smoke smothered Dubai's sky on Sunday after a fire broke out near the world's tallest building.
The desert metropolis looked almost apocalyptic as dark clouds rose from a high-rise tower complex being built alongside Dubai's biggest mall.
No one was injured in the inferno, though three workers were rescued from inside the structure and taken to the hospital for examination, authorities said.
Dramatic skyscraper blazes are a growing problem in Dubai and other rapidly developing parts of the United Arab Emirates.
Most of Dubai's fires have been fueled by paneling on the sides of many buildings. The paneling, known as cladding, can be made with fire-resistant material. However, some Dubai buildings instead use quick-burning tiles, without any breaks to stop or slow a fire. Read more...
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