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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 fire: Pictures show aftermath of blaze

The fire broke out ahead of New Year celebrations in the city Credit: RTV

Pictures show the aftermath of a fire at a 63-storey skyscraper in Dubai.

The fire at The Address Downtown hotel, which is close to the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, broke out ahead of New Year celebrations in the city.

Only minor injuries were reported.

Residents were evacuated from The Address hotel in downtown Dubai Credit: RTV

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