Massive fire at Dubai's Sharjah residential tower, many Indians stranded

Dubai : A massive fire has been reported at a residential building in Al Nahda in Sharjah late on Tuesday. No casualties have been reported so far. According to a news report, the building also houses many Indians in it.

The residential tower, named Abbco Tower, has 47 floors, excluding parking, according to a report by the Gulf News.  Authorities had evacuated residents of the building and that of neighbouring ones, the report said.

Khaleej Times reported, quoting eyewitnesses, that the fire erupted in the building located next to the Taj Bangalore restaurant. The fire was reported around 9 PM, prompting Civil Defence crew from Mina fire station and Al Nahda rushing to the spot.

The cause of fire is yet to be announced. Also a statement from the Indian Embassy is also awaited in the matter.