UAE: Fire reported at Swissotel in Dubai April 27

Event

Emergency service personnel are responding to a fire at the Swissotel Al Murooj in Dubai, April 27. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities have evacuated the hotel.

The response by emergency service personnel is likely to result in some localized ground travel disruptions in the impact area in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.