Inferno rips residential skyscraper in Dubai

A large fire has ripped through a residential skyscraper in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for the second time in two years.

Footage posted on social media showed flames spreading up the torch tower, and burning debris falling down.

The authorities later said that civil defence workers successfully evacuated the building and the blaze was brought under control.

The government of Dubai’s media office said it is not clear what caused the fire in one of the world’s tallest buildings.