Fire destroys three floors of building in Sharjah

Sharjah: Fire broke out on Tuesday night in a building that was under construction in Al Nahda near Sahara Centre.

Civil Defence said the fire erupted at around 10pm and was extinguished within three hours. There were no reports of injuries.

An official at the scene said the fire may have been caused by a short circuit. The real cause will be determined once the investigation is complete.

Colonel Waheed Al Serkal, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence, said three floors of the 29-storey building were completely gutted.

"A large quantity of wood and construction material… caused the heavy smoke. Residents from the same area were asked to evacuate because we had to ensure the safety of children, [as] the heavy smoke could have caused them to suffocate."