Fire breaks out in Abu Dhabi building

Six-seven fire engines have been pressed into service and more are on their way.

A large fire broke out in an under-construction building in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday morning.

According to eyewitnesses, the fire started in the 27-storey building near an Abu Dhabi mall next to the City Terminal at around 11 am.

Six-seven fire engines have been pressed into service and more are on their way.

It is suspected that the fire started due to faulty air-conditioning.

Close to 600 workers are said to be working on the site, according to a worker.

Abu Dhabi officials tell Khaleej Times that an official statement on the fire and response efforts will be made later on Tuesday afternoon.

Khaleej Times