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The flames quickly spread down the exterior of the building.

Residents spoke of the panic they experienced when their building went ablaze on Wednesday evening. Patrick Ryan/ The National

The damage to the facade of the tower was extensive. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The blackened exterior of the damaged building. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Fire crews tackle a blaze at a building in the Barsha Heights district of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence

This image shows the extent of the damage to Al Meer tower in Barsha Heights. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence

The fire started shortly before 9pm on Wednesday. Photo: Dubai Media Office

The fire appeared to be on the top floor and roof area of the building.

The flames quickly spread down the exterior of the building.

Residents spoke of the panic they experienced when their building went ablaze on Wednesday evening. Patrick Ryan/ The National

The damage to the facade of the tower was extensive. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The blackened exterior of the damaged building. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Fire crews tackle a blaze at a building in the Barsha Heights district of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence

This image shows the extent of the damage to Al Meer tower in Barsha Heights. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence

The fire started shortly before 9pm on Wednesday. Photo: Dubai Media Office

The fire appeared to be on the top floor and roof area of the building.

The flames quickly spread down the exterior of the building.

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