Massive Blaze Engulfs Dubai’s Marina Pinnacle Tower — Miraculously, Every Resident Escapes Unharmed
On Friday night at around 9:30 p.m., a fierce fire erupted in the towering 67-story Marina Pinnacle skyscraper in Dubai Marina, home to nearly 3,820 residents. For six intense hours, Dubai Civil Defence battled the roaring flames, finally bringing the blaze under control — and thankfully, without a single injury.
All 764 apartments were swiftly and safely evacuated as thick smoke filled the building’s corridors. Temporary shelters were arranged to care for those displaced by the disaster. Among the evacuees, Indian resident Prateek M. recounted the harrowing escape with his family through choking smoke, saying, “We are safe, and that’s all that matters.”
Meanwhile, resident Raza returned to find the streets blocked by emergency vehicles but sprang into action, helping neighbors secure transportation away from the chaos.
Though investigators continue probing the cause, early footage reveals the fire sparked on the upper floors. This incident echoes a similar blaze in 2015, triggered by a kitchen accident. To aid rescue efforts, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) temporarily suspended metro services near the scene.
As the city reflects on this dramatic event, the collective relief is clear: every life accounted for, and a community united in resilience.
