Dubai, June 14, 2025 — A large-scale blaze erupted late on Friday at the Marina Pinnacle Tower — also known as Tiger Tower, a 67-storey residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina. The fire, visible across the skyline, triggered a swift and coordinated response, resulting in the safe evacuation of 3,820 residents from 764 apartments. No injuries have been reported .
🚒 Firefighting Operation and Timeline
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The fire erupted around 9:30 pm, primarily affecting the upper floors. Dubai Civil Defence teams responded immediately (thesun.co.uk).
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Over the next six hours, multiple specialized firefighting units battled the blaze before gaining control by early Saturday morning (thesun.co.uk).
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Post-containment efforts included cooling operations to eliminate hotspots and lingering smoke, as confirmed by Gulf Today (gulftoday.ae).
🏙️ Evacuation and Emergency Response
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A full evacuation was conducted for all 764 apartments, ensuring that every resident left the building safely (oneindia.com).
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Ambulance and medical teams were stationed on-site to support both physical and mental health needs during the evacuation (newsarenaindia.com).
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Dubai Civil Defence, together with local authorities and the building’s developer, is organizing temporary accommodation for displaced residents (gulftoday.ae).
🛠️ Impact and Follow-Up Measures
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As part of standard safety protocols, nearby tram services between Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah were temporarily suspended to facilitate firefighting efforts (thesun.co.uk).
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Though no casualties have been reported, residents described thick smoke filling stairwells, with some forced to use elevators to exit (thesun.co.uk).
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Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, noting the building’s history of previous incidents—the most recent was a kitchen fire in 2015 (newsarenaindia.com).
🔍 Historical Safety Concerns
This incident adds to a pattern of high-rise fires in Dubai, often linked to flammable cladding. In 2015, a similar blaze affected the same tower, spreading from the 47th to the 48th floor . These recurrent events have raised ongoing concerns over building material safety and emergency preparedness.
Disclaimer: This report is based on information released by the Dubai Media Office, Civil Defence, and credible news outlets as of June 14, 2025. The situation is evolving, and further facts may emerge subsequent to this publication.
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