Overview
- Dubai Civil Defence, which responded around 3:45am Tuesday, brought the blaze under control and reported no injuries.
- The fire hit warehouse facilities in Al Quoz’s industrial area and left heavy damage inside the gym.
- Police kept the site closed on Wednesday as investigators examined the scene.
- Members and trainers called the gym a second home and posted messages of grief and support.
- Supporters voiced confidence in a rebuild, reflecting the gym’s pull as a bodybuilding hub with extensive equipment, a posing room, a recovery center, a DJ booth and a mosque.