Dubai: No injuries were reported in the fire that broke out in a warehouse in Al Quoz industrial area 3 on Wednesday morning.
A civil defence spokesperson said the fire was reported at 9.30am and was under control by 10.20am.
Teams from two fire station were at the scene fighting the flames.
The warehouse contained flammable materials which included paints, tyres, paint thinner and auto parts, the civil defence spokesperson said.
The fire reportedly broke at a construction site, according to a Twitter user.
Massive fire in al quoz. Has been going on since 15 minutes @khaleejtimes @gulf_news @Emirates247 #Fire #Dubai #Alqouz pic.twitter.com/1reFpGCGX6— Nandish Jagad (@NandishJagad) December 14, 2016
Fire this morning in Al Quoz 3 at a site of Arabtec Construction. Fire and police there. Bystanders say no injuries. #dubai— Jon Gambrell جون (@jongambrellAP) December 14, 2016
Is there a fire in Al Quoz? pic.twitter.com/SosRe2GQ6S
— Nicole Drinkwater (@_drinktapwater) December 14, 2016