Dubai’s Zen Tower fire began in a piece of furniture: Police

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The strong winds on the day had quickly fanned the blaze to the upper floors.-File photo
The strong winds on the day had quickly fanned the blaze to the upper floors.-File photo

Dubai - Fifteen floors of the building were damaged in the blaze that broke out on the morning of May 13.

By Amira Agarib

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Published: Tue 19 Jun 2018, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Tue 19 Jun 2018, 8:34 AM

The fire that raged through the Zen Tower in Dubai Marina last month erupted in a piece of furniture in flat number 104, investigations by the Dubai Police have revealed. A top official said that a forensic report revealed that the fire spread quickly across the furniture and other flammable materials in the flat.
The strong winds on the day quickly fanned the blaze to the upper floors.
Fifteen floors of the building were damaged in the blaze that broke out on the morning of May 13, leaving several residents homeless. According to the forensic report, 16 flats were gutted, with most of the damage reported in the first five floors.
The fire may have been caused by a heat source due to a defect in the electric circuit or a fault in the lighting system or the heater in the flat. Another likely cause was a lit cigarette bud discarded carelessly.
Major-General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, assistant commander-in-chief of the Dubai Police for criminal investigation, said the police were notified about the fire at 10.30pm.
Despite the strong winds and dusty conditions, the civil defence managed to get the blaze under control after 45 minutes. The fire damaged flats, shops and cars in the building.
amira@khaleejtimes.com


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