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NDTV
15-06-2025
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- NDTV
Chilling Video Shows Massive Fire At 67-Storey Dubai Skyscraper
A massive fire broke out in Dubai's 67-storey Marina Pinnacle on Friday night, with one resident capturing the "chaos" on video. "I was in the building with my wife sleeping peacefully in our apartment while this was happening. We were lucky to step out just on time," said Nishit Sharma, who shared dramatic videos of the fire on Instagram. "There is fire in our building. We were sleeping very peacefully and then suddenly everybody started evacuating. And now we are here," he added from the street below, describing the scene as "a lot of chaos" and "a huge fire." His footage showed flames ripping through an upper-floor apartment of the Tiger Tower, embers raining down, and parts of the railing engulfed in fire and falling to the street. The side of the building was also seen catching fire, with thick smoke billowing into the air as a large crowd gathered below. Fire and rescue teams were seen in action. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nishit Sharma (@hopping_bug) The fire, which raged through the high-rise for nearly six hours, was eventually brought under control by the Dubai Civil Defence. Authorities confirmed that all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated, with no reported injuries. The Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on X, "Specialised teams successfully evacuated all residents from the 67-storey building, prioritising their health and safety throughout the operation. Efforts continue to fully contain the fire." Another post confirmed that ambulance teams and medical staff were on-site providing medical and mental health support to the evacuated residents. The authorities are now working closely with the building's developer to arrange temporary housing for those affected. This isn't the first fire incident at Marina Pinnacle. In May 2015, a kitchen fire on the 47th floor spread one level up before being contained by emergency crews. An investigation into the cause of Friday night's fire is currently underway.
India.com
15-06-2025
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- India.com
Dubai Marina Skyscraper Fire: Over 3,800 Residents Evacuated From 67-Storey Building
New Delhi: A massive fire broke out at the 67-storey Marina Pinnacle tower in Dubai Marina on Friday night, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Over 3,800 residents were safely evacuated from the building, with Dubai Civil Defence teams working tirelessly for six hours to bring the fire under control. According to the Dubai Media, specialised teams successfully evacuated all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments without any reported injuries. The evacuation was completed without incident, and authorities are now working with the building's developer to provide temporary housing for the displaced residents. Huge massive fire accident in Skyscrapper building in Dubai ... 4,000 people are being moved to safe areas ... Conditions are under control…. Fortunately, rescue teams responded quickly, no casualties. The details are yet to be ... — Pinnaboinasrinivas (@Sriniva07667694) June 14, 2025 The fire, which started around 9:30 pm, drew large crowds and an immediate response from Dubai Civil Defence, police, and emergency medical teams. Videos shared on social media showed residents rushing out of the building with their faces covered, as thick smoke billowed from the tower. Some residents reported that the initial response within the building was lacking urgency, with many unaware of the fire until they saw fire trucks outside or neighbors knocking on their doors. However, Dubai Civil Defence executed a swift and coordinated evacuation, guiding residents safely through stairwells and elevators. Massive fire at 67-storey Dubai skyscrapper, over 3,800 evacuated#DubaiFire — Arush Sharma (@ArushSharma004) June 15, 2025 Key Developments in the Incident: Fire Brought Under Control: Dubai Civil Defence teams worked for six hours to extinguish the blaze, with control measures remaining in place and the situation fully managed by firefighting teams. No Injuries Reported: All 3,820 residents were evacuated safely, with ambulance teams and medical personnel providing support. Temporary Accommodation: Authorities are working with the building's developer to arrange temporary housing for displaced residents, prioritizing their safety and well-being. Investigation Underway: The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, with authorities launching an investigation. Previous Incidents: Marina Pinnacle has experienced a previous fire incident in 2015. Additionally, the nearby Torch Tower caught fire in 2015 and again in 2017
New York Post
15-06-2025
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- New York Post
Massive fire rips through 67-story Dubai skyscraper, forcing nearly 4K residents to flee
A massive fire has ripped through a 67-story residential tower in Dubai's affluent Marina district, forcing thousands of residents to flee during the night. The blaze broke out at the Marina Pinnacle building at around 9:30 pm on Friday (local time), with flames and debris seen pouring from the upper floors. Emergency crews from Dubai Civil Defence reportedly battled the inferno for six hours before finally bringing it under control in the early hours of Saturday morning. Miraculously, all 3,820 residents from the building's 764 apartments were safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported. In a statement to social media, the Dubai Media Office confirmed ambulance and medical teams were on-site throughout the night, providing both physical and psychological support to evacuees. 3 A massive fire broke out in the 67-story building on Friday night. 'Full medical and mental support has been made available,' authorities said. Displaced residents have been offered temporary accommodation in hotels through a coordinated effort between authorities and the building's developer. However, with no word yet on when they'll be able to return, many have been left in limbo. One resident, Indian expat Prateek M., described the terrifying moments he and his young family escaped the flames. 3 Fire crews battled the inferno for over six hours. 'Neighbours from the next building shouted and told me our tower was on fire,' he told Khaleej Times. 'I grabbed my son and told my wife to head straight to the emergency exit.' The family were forced to evacuate the smoke-filled stairwells by touch. 'We had to hold on to the shoulders of the person in front of us,' he said. 'Once we reached the parking levels, where it's more ventilated, we could breathe a little better.' 3 Miraculously, no injuries have been reported. The family is now staying in a hotel while they await access to their home. 'We're safe and that's what matters. But we hope to return soon,' he said. Footage shared online shows the fire appearing to start on the upper floors of the building; however, the official cause has yet to be confirmed. The incident follows a kitchen blaze on the 47th floor at Marina Pinnacle in 2015, according to NDTV. Dubai's transport authority temporarily suspended metro services between Dubai Marina Station and Palm Jumeirah Station to allow firefighters access to the site. A replacement bus service was also quickly rolled out. Investigations into the fire are underway, and residents now face a difficult wait to assess the damage and get their lives back on track.
News.com.au
15-06-2025
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- News.com.au
Skyscraper with 4000 residents bursts into flames
A massive fire has ripped through a 67-storey residential tower in Dubai's affluent Marina district, forcing thousands of residents to flee during the night. The blaze broke out at the Marina Pinnacle building at around 9.30pm on Friday (local time), with flames and debris seen pouring from the upper floors. Emergency crews from Dubai Civil Defence reportedly battled the inferno for six hours before finally bringing it under control in the early hours of Saturday morning. Miraculously, all 3,820 residents from the building's 764 apartments were safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported. In a statement to social media, the Dubai Media Office confirmed ambulance and medical teams were on-site throughout the night, providing both physical and psychological support to evacuees. 'Full medical and mental support has been made available,' authorities said. Displaced residents have been offered temporary accommodation in hotels through a coordinated effort between authorities and the building's developer. However, with no word yet on when they'll be able to return, many have been left in limbo. One resident, Indian expat Prateek M, described the terrifying moments he and his young family escaped the flames. 'Neighbours from the next building shouter and told me our tower was on fire,' he told Khaleej Times. 'I grabbed my son and told my wife to head straight to the emergency exit.' The family were forced to evacuate the smoke-filled stairwells by touch. 'We had to hold on to the shoulders of the person in front of us,' he said. 'Once we reached the parking levels, where it's more ventilated, we could breathe a little better.' The family is now staying in a hotel while they await access to their home. 'We're safe and that's what matters. But we hope to return soon,' he said. Footage shared online shows the fire appearing to start on the upper floors of the building; however, the official cause has yet to be confirmed. The incident follows a kitchen blaze on the 47th floor at Marina Pinnacle in 2015, according to NDTV. Dubai's transport authority temporarily suspended metro services between Dubai Marina Station and Palm Jumeirah Station to allow firefighters access to the site. A replacement bus service was also quickly rolled out. Investigations into the fire are underway, and residents now face a difficult wait to assess the damage – and get their lives back on track.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Inferno rips through 67-story Dubai skyscraper
Spine-chilling footage shows the moment a huge fire engulfed a 67-story skyscraper in Dubai . Marina Pinnacle - a residential building home to 3,820 people in the affluent area of the Dubai Marina - went up in flames at around 9.30pm on Friday night. Dubai Civil Defence teams spent six hours tackling the blaze until it was successfully contained early on Saturday morning. All 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were evacuated safely and there were no injuries, according to the Dubai Media Office (DMO). 'Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents,' a spokesperson for the DMO said on X. Affected residents were provided with temporary housing in a coordinated effort from the authorities as well as the building's developers. With no update on when they can return to their homes, residents have made temporary living arrangements. Prateek M, an Indian expat who lives on the 22nd floor with his wife and young son, has temporarily moved into a hotel. He told Khaleej Times: 'Neighbours from the next building shouted and told me our tower was on fire. I grabbed my son and told my wife to head straight to the emergency exit with me.' The young family battled through thick smoke and descended the staircase. 'We had to hold on to the shoulders of the person in front of us, he said. 'Once we reached the parking levels, where it's more ventilated, we could breathe a little better.' Prateek told the publication that he hopes to return to his apartment soon to check for damage and to retrieve important documents. 'We are safe, and that's what matters. But we hope to return home soon,' Prateek said. Raza, who has lived in the building for three years, was not home when the fire broke out. He remembers the roads being blocked when he arrived at the building at 1am. 'It was clear that I wouldn't be able to go in' he said. After coming across his neighbours who had evacuated the burning building without their phones, Raza started calling taxis to get people to their friends and relatives. Raza said he is 'grateful' that his boss has granted him time off to deal with his housing situation, adding: 'Right now, I am just waiting to know when we can go back and collect our things.' Although the cause of the fire is not yet known, shocking footage appears to show the blaze starting in the upper floors of the building.
