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Times of Oman
12 hours ago
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- Times of Oman
67-story Tiger Tower in Dubai catches fire, over 3,500 residents evacuated
Dubai: A massive blaze swept through Dubai's 67-story Tiger Tower, hurling thick, and black smoke across the sky on Friday night. Over 3,500 residents evacuated. Brave firefighters fought fiercely, extinguishing the blaze by today morning with no loss of life reported in the incident. The building was built in 2011 and is primarily residential, housing expatriates and professionals in the Dubai Marina area.
The Sun
13 hours ago
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- The 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. 5 5 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. 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. 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. Fire crews rush to Leith banana flats as huge blaze engulfs Trainspotting tower block 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 Stena sustained a ruptured cargo tank, raising fears of a nightmare environmental disaster. 5
Deccan Herald
14 hours ago
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- Deccan Herald
High-rise in Dubai catches massive fire; over 3,500 residents evacuated safely
Tiger Tower Blaze in Dubai A massive fire broke out at the 67-storey Tiger Tower in Dubai, forcing the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents. The dramatic incident unfolded late at night, with thick plumes of smoke visible across the skyline. 🚒 Firefighters battled the blaze…
The National
a day ago
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- The National
All 3,820 residents reported to be safe in Dubai Marina fire
Smoke continued to billow from a 67-storey apartment building in Dubai Marina on Saturday morning, following a fire that Dubai Civil Defence teams fought to control overnight. 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 National
a day ago
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- The National
Dubai Marina fire put out within six hours
A 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.
