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August 31, 2016

High-rise tower being built in Abu Dhabi catches fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A high-rise building under construction in Abu Dhabi caught fire on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of the structure and a nearby luxury hotel, the latest in a series of tower blazes to hit the United Arab Emirates.

The fire began late in the morning at the more than 20-story building, which appeared to be nearing completion on the Emirati capital's skyscraper-studded main island. Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the blue-colored tower for miles.


 
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