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Authorities investigating cause of huge fire at Dubai hotel

Dubai authorities are investigating the cause of a huge fire that broke out at a hotel in the city's downtown district ahead of the emirate's New Year celebrations.

Only minor injuries were reported after the blaze at the 63-storey Address Downtown hotel, close to the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa.

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Dubai hotel blaze still burning but 'under control'

A blaze which ripped through a 63-storey luxury hotel in Dubai is still burning - but is now under control, hotel bosses have confirmed.

ITV News reporter Olivia Kinsley has the story:

Despite dramatic footage showing flames leaping from the upper floors after the fire broke out late in the evening, there were only a few minor injuries as guests and residents escaped the building.

In an e-mail, a hotel spokesman said the fire had been "contained".

"We would like to express our gratitude to the authorities for their immediate and professional support. An investigation is ongoing," he added.

Medics said 14 people suffered mild injuries while more than 60 were treated for smoke inhalation, but there were no reported deaths.

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