No injuries or casualties have been reported after a fire broke out in a hotel in Dubai's Al Rigga area on Thursday.
According to the Dubai Civil Defence, the blaze erupted on the third floor of Al Khaleej Plaza.
Firefighters from Port Saeed station rushed to the scene after receiving a report at 11:55 am.
They quickly evacuated the building and brought the fire under control by 1:36 pm.
The building has now been handed over to the authorities for further investigations.
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