Fire sweeps through Torch skyscraper in DubaiFebruary 21, 2015 - 10:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A fire has swept through the Torch skyscraper in Dubai, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world, BBC News reports. Strong winds helped the blaze to spread across the 336.1m high building in the marina district. One eyewitness told the BBC "there was debris flying everywhere, falling into neighbouring buildings". The fire was later brought under control. It is not known what caused the blaze. Hundreds of people were evacuated and there are no reports of any casualties. The 79-storey Torch skyscraper opened in 2011. In 2012, a fire swept through the 34-storey Tamweel Tower in Dubai. No-one was injured, however hundreds of residents were left homeless after the blaze which police said was caused by a cigarette butt. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia. Armenia, U.S. to upgrade Strategic Dialogue meeting to Strategic Partnership Commission The two governments have release a statement on the occasion of the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue Capstone meeting. Azerbaijan complains to Germany about Armenia's constitution Bayramov has complained about the Armenian constitution to his German counterpart Annalena Berbock. idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. |