A fire has swept through the Torch skyscraper in Dubai, one of the tallest residential buildings in the world.

Strong winds helped the blaze to spread across the 336.1m (1,105ft) high building in the marina district.

One eyewitness told "there was debris flying everywhere, falling into neighbouring buildings". The fire was later brought under control.

It is not known what caused the blaze. Hundreds of people were evacuated and there are no reports of any casualties.

(BBC)