Massive fire breaks out in Dubai, firefighters tackle blaze in 20 minutes

A massive fire that broke out in Dubai has now been extinguished, authorities have said.

Eyewitnesses reported thick black clouds of smoke from around the Creek area. The Dubai Civil Defence confirmed that the blaze occurred in the Jaddaf area.

The fire was extinguished in 20 minutes without casualties or injuries, the force added.

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