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Huge fire at Dubai skyscraper

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Steak Snabler, Dec 31, 2015.

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  1. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    Is he the very model of the modern major general?
     
    da man, Dec 31, 2015
    #25
  2. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    I have a super easy time believing
     
    dixiehack, Dec 31, 2015
    #26
  3. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    I don't think there would be any more injuries here than in the minor incident at Chernobyl.
     
    LongTimeListener, Dec 31, 2015
    #27
    Donny in his element and Mr. Sunshine like this.
  4. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    It is.
     
    Steak Snabler, Dec 31, 2015
    #28
  5. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    This is a hotel, right? Must be a slow week for tourism.
     
    da man, Dec 31, 2015
    #29
  6. Steak Snabler

    Steak Snabler Well-Known Member

    Especially if those killed are non-Emirati hotel staffers. Non-Muslim south and east Asians (Nepalis, Bangladeshis, Indians, Filipinos) are considered less than human in that part of the world.
     
    Steak Snabler, Dec 31, 2015
    #30
  7. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    Oh great. Go ahead and book Northern Illinois and Marshall for the 2016 Dubai Bowl.
     
    dixiehack, Dec 31, 2015
    #31
  8. amraeder

    amraeder Well-Known Member

    I'd watch that
     
    amraeder, Dec 31, 2015
    #32
  9. MisterCreosote

    MisterCreosote Well-Known Member

    Latest report I'm seeing is 1 dead, 14 minor injuries. All from the ensuing stampede.
     
    MisterCreosote, Dec 31, 2015
    #33
  10. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    What? Was there a New Year's Eve soccer game or something?
     
    LongTimeListener, Dec 31, 2015
    #34
  11. Twirling Time

    Twirling Time Well-Known Member

    The only way a skyscraper can burn full-length like that is if an accelerant was used on multiple floors. Usually a fire starts at one location and tends to burn upward. Floors below the fire should be able to evacuate.

    This is no accident.
     
    Twirling Time, Dec 31, 2015
    #35
  12. BDC99

    BDC99 Well-Known Member

    It reportedly started on the 20th floor and went UP.
     
    BDC99, Dec 31, 2015
    #36
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