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Dubai high rise tower fire - second time in 2 years!

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    Dubai high rise tower fire - second time in 2 years!

    High rise residential block in Dubai bursts into flames.

    The building's official name - Torch Tower!

    Dubai's Torch Tower bursts into flames in echo of Grenfell | Daily Mail Online
    http://www.cih.org/news-article/disp...housing_market

    #2
    Has Lilly Allen arrived on scene yet?
    Polishing a turd near you!!

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      #3
      "Qatar guest starts fire" <placeholder>
      "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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        #4
        Was it full of Syrian migrants?

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          #5
          Has anyone accused Jeremy Corbyn of politicising it?
          …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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            #6
            Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
            "Qatar guest starts fire" <placeholder>
            It's normal for Arab families to use kerosene stoves to cook a family meal when staying in hotels.
            "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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              #7
              Another Brexit related inferno surely, This will reduce TM's already waning popularity.
              Polishing a turd near you!!

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                #8
                It's Donald Trump's fault.

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                  #9
                  I think heads should roll at the council its obviously economic apartheid.
                  Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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                    #10
                    Mate of mine lives nearby and sent me a video of the view from her balcony.

                    She had no idea there was a fire until she smelled some nasty acrid smoke. Called the building reception who nonchalantly said "oh Torch Tower is on fire again, it's fine, you don't need to evacuate". She packed essentials just in case

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