Shortly after noon on Sunday, residents of the ill-fated Tamweel Tower in JLT
were allowed back in to their homes in batches and escorted by Civil Defence and
Dubai fire brigade staff.
With worry write large on their faces and fear in their hearts they began to make their way to houses that until yesterday held their lives and dreams.
A resident returning with Dubai
Civil Defence to Tamweel Tower in JLT. Photos by Majorie van
Leijen
It was not yet clear who had lost what as only few residents were allowed into the building at a time.
The Dubai Civil Defence teams were at the heart of the early response and evacuation that ensured there were no casualties after the Tamweel Tower caught fire in JLT.
A resident returning with Dubai Civil Defence to Tamweel Tower in JLT. Photos by Majorie van Leijen
Speaking to Emirates 24|7 a commander of the fire brigade on location, one of many, said: "Right now the situation is under control. We are at the 24th floor, working upwards. We started from the 14th floor.
“We are fighting the fire inside the building now. I think we might be done in the evening."
Although officials have yet to investigate the fire, it seems the fire started on the roof and spread downwards. There were no injuries, confirmed the commander.
With worry write large on their faces and fear in their hearts they began to make their way to houses that until yesterday held their lives and dreams.
A resident returning with Dubai
Civil Defence to Tamweel Tower in JLT. Photos by Majorie van
LeijenIt was not yet clear who had lost what as only few residents were allowed into the building at a time.
The Dubai Civil Defence teams were at the heart of the early response and evacuation that ensured there were no casualties after the Tamweel Tower caught fire in JLT.
A resident returning with Dubai Civil Defence to Tamweel Tower in JLT. Photos by Majorie van Leijen
Speaking to Emirates 24|7 a commander of the fire brigade on location, one of many, said: "Right now the situation is under control. We are at the 24th floor, working upwards. We started from the 14th floor.
“We are fighting the fire inside the building now. I think we might be done in the evening."
Although officials have yet to investigate the fire, it seems the fire started on the roof and spread downwards. There were no injuries, confirmed the commander.
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