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Dubai residents offer shelter, aid to Torch Tower tenants

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Dubai residents offer shelter, aid to Torch Tower tenants

Dubai - Praise efforts of authorities in dousing the blaze

Published: Sat 5 Aug 2017, 12:16 PM

Updated: Sun 6 Aug 2017, 7:19 AM

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After the midnight blaze that tore through Dubai Marina's Torch Tower, many Dubai residents are coming together and offering shelter to the affected. Authorities in Dubai have been working round-the-clock to investigate the cause of the fire as well as ensure residents are given proper care and assistance.
The Dubai community was quick to respond to the fire taking to Twitter to say that their doors are open to anyone who might need shelter or clothing. Some hotels within the area are also offering shelter to those affected. Residents are also extending wishes of safety and prayers to those who have been hit. The Dubai Twitterati's support coincides with the authorities' tweets on providing aid to tenants who are bearing the brunt.





















Some residents, meanwhile, also took to Twitter to praise the valiant efforts of Dubai authorities in putting out the blaze with zero casualties.






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