Dubai Marina Pinnacle Fire: 3820 Evacuated from 67-Storey Building

A massive fire broke out in the 67-storey Marina Pinnacle residential building in Dubai. Dubai Civil Defence safely evacuated 3820 residents.

A massive fire broke out in the Marina Pinnacle (also known as Tiger Tower), a 67-storey residential skyscraper in Dubai Marina, in the early hours of Saturday. The incident caused widespread panic, but the swift action and efficiency of the Dubai Civil Defence ensured the safe evacuation of all 3820 residents. Videos of the incident, showing raging flames and the frantic rescue operation, have gone viral on social media.

No Casualties

The fire started early Saturday morning, quickly engulfing a large section of the building. Residents of the 764-apartment building were asleep when the fire broke out. Dubai Civil Defence’s specialist firefighting and rescue units immediately responded. Residents, including pets, were safely evacuated using stairs and lifts. Authorities have confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries.

Fire Brought Under Control in Six Hours

The Dubai Civil Defence team worked tirelessly for six hours to bring the fire under control. The intensity of the flames posed a risk to nearby buildings, but the situation was contained in time. This building is located near The Torch Tower, which experienced fires in 2015 and 2017.

Viral Videos on Social Media

Videos and news of the incident are rapidly circulating on the social media platform X. People are praising the Dubai Civil Defence for conducting such a large-scale rescue operation without any loss of life.

🚨🇦🇪 BREAKING: Scenes from Dubai pic.twitter.com/XsJ9IgSzes

— The Saviour (@stairwayto3dom) June 14, 2025

Cause of the Fire

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Some residents reported that the building’s alarm system malfunctioned, resulting in a delay in initial warnings. The Dubai administration has launched an investigation into the matter.