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Investigation under way into Dubai hotel fire

Smoke continued to rise from the Address Downtown Hotel today
Smoke continued to rise from the Address Downtown Hotel today

An investigation is under way into the cause of a massive fire at a skyscraper in Dubai yesterday.

Smoke continued to rise from the Address Downtown Hotel today following a dramatic blaze last night.

The fire engulfed one side of the 63-storey building but there were only minor injuries reported.

It happened just a short distance from where crowds had gathered for a New Year's fireworks display. 

New Year's celebrations went ahead despite the fire.

Irish jazz singer Anita Williams was performing inside the hotel at the time.