#Latest news with #DubaiMediaAuthorityThe Nationala day agoGeneralThe NationalDubai Marina fire put out within six hoursA fire that broke out in a 67-storey apartment building has been extinguished after six hours. Providing live updates on social media – the Dubai Media Authority said that 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were moved to safety and there were no injuries. 'Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents,' the media office said. For residents, authorities are co-ordinating with the building's developer to provide temporary housing. The fire broke out in the upper floors of the Tiger Tower – also known as Marina Pinnacle – in the busy district at about 9.30pm. Video taken by The National had earlier showed emergency services arriving at the scene as flames engulfed a section of the building. Many tenants who fled the tower block gathered in the street outside as a emergency teams fought to prevent the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is not known. Dubai Civil Defence has been contacted for further comment.
The Nationala day agoGeneralThe NationalDubai Marina fire put out within six hoursA fire that broke out in a 67-storey apartment building has been extinguished after six hours. Providing live updates on social media – the Dubai Media Authority said that 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were moved to safety and there were no injuries. 'Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents,' the media office said. For residents, authorities are co-ordinating with the building's developer to provide temporary housing. The fire broke out in the upper floors of the Tiger Tower – also known as Marina Pinnacle – in the busy district at about 9.30pm. Video taken by The National had earlier showed emergency services arriving at the scene as flames engulfed a section of the building. Many tenants who fled the tower block gathered in the street outside as a emergency teams fought to prevent the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is not known. Dubai Civil Defence has been contacted for further comment.
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