Huge fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi waterpark as black smoke can be seen for miles

Emergency services swiftly responded to the fire.

Abu Dhabi Police blocked off the routes leading to and from the theme park area, redirecting traffic on Yas Bay to ensure emergency responders could access the site.

Writing on social media, Abu Dhabi Police said they responded to a fire on Yas Island.

They said: "Teams from Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence have attended a fire that broke out on a construction site this afternoon on Yas Island.”

"Abu Dhabi Police has advised to obtain updates from official sources only."

Emergency responders remain on the scene to assess damage.

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It is still unknown what caused the fire, but it has been reported that the fire broke out in an under-construction visitor attraction.

In December, Miral, the developer of the theme park, revealed plans for a 16,900-square-metre expansion to the attraction.

The expansion will feature 18 new rides and attractions, along with an additional 3.3km of slides.

The waterpark will boast the UAE’s tallest slide and will introduce the GCC's first waterpark ride integrated within a waterslide complex.

This is not the first time such an incident has occurred on Yas Island.

In July 2017, the Yas Viceroy hotel rooftop caught on fire.

Residents reported seeing large plumes of smoke rising from the building.

However, no injuries were reported and the fire was quickly extinguished, according to a spokeswoman.