A fire at the 67-storey Marina Pinnacle Tower also known as Tiger Tower was in chaos all of a sudden. The Dubai Marina Fire in the heart of Dubai Marina forced the evacuation of 3,820 residents during the night of Friday.
What Exactly Happened?
The fire started at the upper floors of the building according to Dubai Civil Defence reports at 9:30 PM. The entire 764-apartment building experienced stairwell smoke coverage with active emergency alarm activation during this time.
The situation remained dangerous, yet emergency teams protected all residents from harm during the operation.
Fun Fact: Smoke-filled corridors led residents to attempt elevator use which proved dangerous during a fire situation.
Emergency Response & Evacuation
Firefighting teams contained the blaze within 6 hours.
Health checks were conducted by ambulance and rescue units at the site.
The tram services operating near the location were shut down temporarily.
The authorities established temporary accommodation for all residents who lost their homes.
The Dubai Media Office commended the quick response time and stated that cooling operations kept running through Saturday morning.
The recent fire incident at Marina Pinnacle raised concerns about fire safety measures.
The Marina Pinnacle complex has experienced a previous fire incident before this event occurred. A similar incident occurred in 2015. The Sulafa Tower together with The Torch are among multiple high-rise towers in this region that have experienced fires due to flammable cladding materials.
The building owner must understand how cladding risks threaten buildings because this situation repeats itself according to a Reddit resident.
What’s Next?
An official investigation is underway to determine the cause.
The authorities plan to establish both support services and shelter options for affected families.
Safety regulations for older towers will face review from authorities.
FAQs
Q: Was anyone injured in the fire?
A: No injuries or deaths were reported.
Q: The fire occurred at which building located in Dubai Marina?
A: Marina Pinnacle Tower (aka Tiger Tower), a 67-storey residential skyscraper.
Q: What caused the fire?
A: The cause is still under investigation.
Q: Are there recurring fire issues in Dubai Marina towers?
A: Yes. Several towers with older cladding have seen fires in recent years.
Reference:
Dubai Civil Defence official site
Dubai Marina Tower incidents timeline (Wikipedia)
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