Fire breaks out at Dubai residential tower

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No casualties or injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a residential building on Dubai's Al Rigga road.

According to a statement by the Dubai Civil Defence, the incident took place on the 14th floor of Falcon Tower. 

Authorities arrived at the scene at 9:07 am and successfully evacuated all residents to safety. 

Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 9:40 am, after teams were dispatched from Port Said, Al Ras and Al Karama stations. 

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