Massive fire has been reported in one of the residential towers in Sharjah. According to reports, the building is inhabited mostly by Indians. The quick response by Sharjah Civil Defence teams averted a major disaster, authorities said. The name of the building is Abco Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the area with 40 floors. The reason for the fire is not known yet.

According to an eye witness, the fire is now under control. However, the building is still apparently simmering from inside. No casualties have been reported so far. The fire started at 9.04 pm yesterday. Residents have been evacuated. Residents of the nearby buildings have also been evacuated. Due to the sterilization drive in the UAE to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus, residents are advised to stay at home between 10 pm to 6 am everyday.