A massive fire has engulfed one of the world's tallest residential buildings, the Torch Tower in the UAE's Marina in Dubai.
SEE ALSO:No, Usain Bolt is not donating $2 million to Grenfell Tower fire victimsAuthorities tweeted they successfully evacuated the 337-metre skyscraper, which is considered the 32nd tallest building in the world. No injuries have been reported so far.
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People posted footage on social media showing flames spreading up the building and debris falling down:
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People reported a second fire which started at the base of the tower, spreading up:
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Power were cut to neighbouring buildings:
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It is the second time in two years that the 79-storey building has caught fire.
It had been damaged in 2015. It isn't clear what caused the fire.
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