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Fire sends smoke over Doha skyline during World Cup in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatari authorities say a hearth broke out Saturday at an under-construction constructing in a newly constructed metropolis the place a World Cup match was set to be performed later within the night, however induced no accidents.
Qatar’s Inside Ministry mentioned the fireplace began simply after midday native time on an island that’s a part of the town of Lusail, which is internet hosting a number of video games in the course of the event, together with a match between Argentina and Mexico late Saturday.
The blaze was about 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) from Lusail Stadium. It despatched thick black smoke into the sky, which was seen from a market in central Doha as World Cup followers milled amongst its retailers and eating places.