A bus consumed by flames was reported driving near JLT metro station Tuesday morning.
Shocked residents posted photos and videos of the incident on social media at around 7:15 am reporting that Civil Defence forces were on the scene and had “contained the blaze”.
Something's on fire at Dubai marina. Fire service are on it. Smoke is acrid. And so thick I cant see what's on fire. Hope all ok. pic.twitter.com/AjAzc66kVI
— Dawn Metcalfe (@PDSiDXB) September 26, 2017
#traffic now moving on affected road. Quick response time as always by fire dept. #Dubai #fire pic.twitter.com/pU3Hxh3MRG
— Manika Dhama (@manikadhama) September 26, 2017
One twitter user tweeted at 8:15 am that the fireman had arrived on the scene ‘within minutes.
Shortly afterwards, Dubai Police warned drivers of delays on Al Marsa St near Dubai Marina Mall in a tweet.
#TrafficUpdate#fire #accident on Al Marsa St after Marina Mall towards Dubai, resulting in traffic delays.
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) September 26, 2017