By Mariam M. Al Serkal, Senior Web Reporter and Sajila Saseendran, Senior Reporter
Residents saw a black plume of smoke billowing over the world's tallest tower on Sunday morning
Dubai: A fire broke out at a building near the Burj Khalifa at around 6.30am, according to eyewitnesses.
To secure the premises, authorities closed off a section of Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard from the cinema parking towards the upper bridge. Dubai Police also closed the intersection that leads to Burj Khalifa, and diverted traffic towards Fashion Avenue.
The fire reportedly broke out a tower under construction. By 6.45am, eyewitnesses saw helicopters and teams of fire trucks on site, as they cordoned off the areas and rushed to extinguish the flames.
