Lit Debris Blows From Dubai Skyscraper Fire

A huge fire engulfed the Torch tower in Dubai in the early hours of February 21, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people in the Dubai Marina. According to local reports, the fire started on the 50th floor of the apartment block and can be seen in this video extending up one side of the building. At 79 storeys high, it is one of the world’s tallest residential buildings.

This footage shows lit debris falling from the skyscraper. Credit: YouTube/Lars Trogen