Fire breaks out at Dubai Business Central Towers

A minor fire broke out at building A of the Dubai Business Central Towers on Wednesday afternoon, with firefighters putting out the flames in less than an hour.

A Dubai Civil Defence spokesperson said the fire broke out at 1.45pm due to a suspected electrical short-circuit, local daily newspapers reported.

Residents and office workers evacuated the building as firefighters from Dubai Civil Defence rushed to the scene to fight the flames.

According to earlier reports, smoke could be seen coming from the 9th floor of the business building with three fire stations called in. No injuries were reported.