Fire sends smoke over Doha skyline World Cup in Qatar

By: The Associated Press Posted: 4:31 AM CST Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatari authorities say a fire broke out Saturday at an under-construction building in newly built city where a World Cup match was set to played later in the evening, but caused no injuries.

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Qatar’s Interior Ministry said the fire started just after noon local time on an island that’s part of 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.