No injuries after fire breaks out in Dubai residential building

A fire that broke out in a residential building in Dubai's Al Barsha neighbourhood has been brought under control.

In a statement sent to ARN News, the Dubai Civil Defence said the emergency teams arrived at the site within six minutes of receiving the alert at 09:35 am on Sunday.

Teams from Al Barsha fire station were supported by those from Emirates Martyrs station and Nad Al Sheba.

Initial investigations have revealed that the fire broke out in an apartment.

No injuries were reported as emergency crew evacuated all building residents to safety.

Cooling operations ended at 11:57 am, the officials said, adding that the site has been handed over for further investigations.