Abu Dhabi building blaze contained after gas cylinder explosion

Police and firefighters dealt with fire that broke out in Hamdan Street

Emergency services responded to a building fire in Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A building fire started by a gas cylinder explosion in Abu Dhabi's Hamdan Street has been contained, authorities said on Thursday night.

Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence responded to the blaze in Al Zahiyah section, previously known as the Tourist Club Area, of the bustling district.

Abu Dhabi Police sent out an initial social media message about the fire at 9.55pm.

The force issued an update about 40 minutes later, confirming the fire had been dealt with.

No details were disclosed on the extent of the blaze or any casualties.

Police urged members of the public to get their information from official channels.