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Daily Record
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Massive fire rips through Dubai Marina skyscraper as thousands flee homes
Emergency teams spent six hours battling the overnight blaze until Saturday morning, according to the Dubai Media Office. The chilling moment a huge blaze tears through a Dubai apartment block this morning was caught on camera. Thousands were forced to flee their homes as the flames took hold. Emergency teams spent six hours battling the overnight blaze until Saturday morning, according to the Dubai Media Office. All 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated, the Dubai Media Office said in its live updates on X. It was revealed this morning that the fire was contained and that "the smoke currently visible at the site is due to ongoing cooling operations as part of the firefighting process". "Control measures remain in place and the situation is fully managed by the firefighting teams," the media office added. One resident told Khaleej Times: "I was on the 24th floor with my wife when we smelled something burning around 9.45pm. 'We checked our apartment but found nothing. From the balcony, we saw firefighters and people outside. A friend called and said he couldn't enter because of the fire. Security only told us to leave when we called them.' He said the stairwell was filled with smoke, forcing them to take the lift, "which thankfully worked". The blaze broke out in the upper floors of the Tiger Tower – also known as Marina Pinnacle – at around 9.30pm, according to The National. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. After fleeing the burning tower, residents gathered in the streets as emergency teams tried to put out the fire, The National reported. They are reportedly being helped by authorities and the building's developer to secure temporary housing. As a result of the fire, there are travel disruptions between Dubai Marina Station and Palm Jumeirah Station. Dubai's transport authority wrote on social media. The post It comes as a huge fire broke out in March after a cargo ship collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea. 36 crew members from both ships were taken safely to shore, but one sailor was reported missing. After extensive search efforts for the sailor, they were presumed dead. The container ship Solong was carrying the highly toxic chemical sodium cyanide. Footage captured the dramatic scene as both the oil tanker and the cargo ship were engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky.
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment massive fire rips through 67-storey Dubai Marina skyscraper as 4,000 people flee from high rise
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the chilling moment a huge fire engulfs a 62-storey residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina - home to 3,820 people. Emergency teams spent six hours battling the overnight blaze until Saturday morning, according to the Dubai Media Office. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 A fire broke out overnight in a 26-storey building in Dubai's Yas Marina Credit: Marina Dubai 5 All 3,820 residents living in the 764 apartments were reportedly safely evacuated Credit: Dubai Media Office 5 Extensive damage is seen after the fire was extinguished Credit: AFP All 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated, the Dubai Media Office said in its live updates on X. In a post published this morning, the media office said that the fire was contained and that "the smoke currently visible at the site is due to ongoing cooling operations as part of the firefighting process". "Control measures remain in place and the situation is fully managed by the firefighting teams," it added. One resident told Khaleej Times: "I was on the 24th floor with my wife when we smelled something burning around 9:45 pm. Read more world news VEGAS BLAST Explosion rocks Las Vegas Strip outside Aria Casino as 'car flees scene' 'We checked our apartment but found nothing. From the balcony, we saw firefighters and people outside. "A friend called and said he couldn't enter because of the fire. Security only told us to leave when we called them.' The blaze broke out in the upper floors of the Tiger Tower – also known as Marina Pinnacle – at around 9.30pm, according to UAE-based outlet The National. After fleeing the burning tower, residents gathered in the streets as emergency teams tried to put out the fire, the outlet reported. Residents are reportedly receiving assistance from authorities and the building's developer to secure temporary housing. As a result of the fire, there are travel disruptions between Dubai Marina Station and Palm Jumeirah Station. Fire crews rush to Leith banana flats as huge blaze engulfs Trainspotting tower block Dubai's transport authority wrote on social media: "This is to ensure passenger safety and to facilitate the work of firefighting teams responding to the incident." The cause of the fire is not yet known. It comes as a huge fire broke out in March after a cargo ship collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea. 36 crew members from both ships were taken safely to shore, but one sailor was reported missing. After extensive search efforts for the individual, the sailor was presumed dead. The container ship Solong was carrying the highly toxic toxic chemical sodium cyanide. Footage captured the dramatic scene as both the oil tanker and the cargo ship were engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Fuel began leaking into the water as the oil tanker sustained a ruptured cargo tank, raising fears of a nightmare environmental disaster. 5 The building was engulfed in thick smoke and flames Credit: Marina Dubai
The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Terrifying moment massive fire rips through 67-storey Dubai Marina skyscraper as 4,000 people flee from high rise
THIS is the chilling moment a huge fire engulfs a 62-storey residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina - home to 3,820 people. Emergency teams spent six hours battling the overnight blaze until Saturday morning, according to the Dubai Media Office. Advertisement 5 A fire broke out overnight in a 26-storey building in Dubai's Yas Marina Credit: Marina Dubai 5 All 3,820 residents living in the 764 apartments were reportedly safely evacuated Credit: Dubai Media Office 5 Extensive damage is seen after the fire was extinguished Credit: AFP All 3,820 residents from 764 apartments were safely evacuated, the Dubai Media Office said in its live updates on X. In a post published this morning, the media office said that the fire was contained and that "the smoke currently visible at the site is due to ongoing cooling operations as part of the firefighting process". "Control measures remain in place and the situation is fully managed by the firefighting teams," it added. One resident Advertisement Read more world news 'We checked our apartment but found nothing. From the balcony, we saw firefighters and people outside. "A friend called and said he couldn't enter because of the fire. Security only told us to leave when we called them.' The blaze broke out in the upper floors of the Tiger Tower – also known as Marina Pinnacle – at around 9.30pm, After fleeing the burning tower, residents gathered in the streets as emergency teams tried to put out the fire, the outlet reported. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Residents are reportedly receiving assistance from authorities and the building's developer to secure temporary housing. As a result of the fire, there are travel disruptions between Dubai Marina Station and Palm Jumeirah Station. Fire crews rush to Leith banana flats as huge blaze engulfs Trainspotting tower block Dubai's transport authority wrote on social media: "This is to ensure passenger safety and to facilitate the work of firefighting teams responding to the incident." The cause of the fire is not yet known. Advertisement It comes as a huge fire broke out in March after a cargo ship collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea. 36 crew members from both ships were taken safely to shore, but one sailor was reported missing. After extensive search efforts for the individual, the sailor was presumed dead. The container ship Solong was carrying the highly toxic toxic chemical sodium cyanide. Advertisement Footage captured the dramatic scene as both the oil tanker and the cargo ship were engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Fuel began leaking into the water as the oil tanker sustained a ruptured cargo tank, raising fears of a nightmare environmental disaster. 5 The building was engulfed in thick smoke and flames Credit: Marina Dubai 5 The smoke visible seen the fire was extinguished was due to 'cooling operations', said Dubai Media Office Credit: Dubai Media Office Advertisement
ITV News
04-06-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Tanks a lot: the shipping disaster providing months of meals for a Gorleston foodbank
Natalie Gray drops into food bank in Gorleston A stricken oil tanker, which was involved in a crash with a cargo ship in the North Sea, has come to the aid of a community food bank and kitchen. The Stena Immaculate was struck by the Portuguese-owned Solong off the coast of East Yorkshire in March, causing a massive fire and leaving one sailor missing, presumed dead. The Stena was later towed into the port of Great Yarmouth in April for repairs. Volunteers from the St Mary Magdalene Church food bank in Gorleston, Norfolk, say they were invited to the stricken tanker to collect frozen meat. Eight freezers packed with meat were salvaged, thought to be worth thousands of pounds. The Reverend Matthew Price, from St Mary Magdalene Church, said, 'It doesn't happen every day, it's extraordinary. It's going to make a massive difference to what happens here. "It was clearly a tragic accident, but for something good to come of that is really beautiful. "The Christian faith is all about good coming out of bad, resurrection, new life, and there's something of that I think in what we see here. "A terrible accident out in the sea has brought good to our community here in Gorleston." Chef Lottie Eaton at St Mary Magdalene Church said he couldn't believe it. "I got very excited because I'm very much a meat-eater," he said. "We went to the ship and literally filled the van as full as we could. There was just so much variety and range, it's not something we've been given before. "It's something good coming from something bad." The church believes the donation will keep their Tuesday lunch club going for several months.
The Independent
30-05-2025
- General
- The Independent
Russian captain denies unlawful killing of crew member in North Sea collision
The Russian captain of a container ship that crashed into a US oil tanker in the North Sea has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. The Solong's master, Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, is accused of the unlawful killing of crew member Mark Angelo Pernia, 38, in the collision off the East Yorkshire coast. On Friday, Motin appeared at the Old Bailey by videolink from HMP Hull for a plea hearing before Judge Mark Lucraft KC. Assisted by a Russian interpreter, Motin confirmed his identity before he pleaded not guilty to a single charge of the manslaughter of Filipino national Mr Pernia on March 10. Judge Lucraft set a further hearing on September 10 ahead of the defendant's trial on January 12 2026. Motin was charged over Mr Pernia's death after his vessel collided with the American tanker Stena Immaculate near the Humber Estuary on March 10. All 23 people on the tanker were rescued along with 13 crew from the Solong, but Mr Pernia could not be located. Mr Pernia was working in the forward deck of the Solong, in an area where there was an explosion. The collision happened at about 9.47am at 10.2 nautical miles from the nearest point on the coast, a previous hearing was told. The 140m-long Solong is Portuguese-registered and was carrying about 157 containers. The Stena Immaculate is 183m long and was carrying jet fuel. It anchored at the point of the collision about 15 hours before the impact. The Solong was travelling at about 15 knots when it hit the port side of the other vessel.
