New Delhi, November 26, 2022: FIFA World Cup The report quoted officials as saying that the blaze broke out in a building under construction in the city.
A massive fire has broken out in the World Cup city of Lusail in Qatar, The Sun reported. Footage shows thick black smoke rising near the fan village Qetaifan Island North.
The report quoted officials as saying that the blaze broke out in a building under construction in the city. Authorities said the Civil Defense controlled the fire and there were no reported injuries.
The blaze comes following a series of infrastructure issues as Qatar spent millions preparing for the World Cup according to the reports published in hindustantimes.com.
Qatar’s interior ministry said the fire started just after noon local time on an island that’s part of the city of Lusail, which is hosting several games during the tournament, including a match between Argentina and Mexico late Saturday.
The blaze was about 3.5 kilometers (2 miles) from Lusail Stadium. It sent thick black smoke into the sky, which was visible from a marketplace in central Doha as World Cup fans milled among its shops and restaurants.
