A fire broke out late Friday (June 13, 2025) Tiger Tower (also known as Marina Pinnacle), a 67-story residential building in Dubai Marina. Dubai Civil Defence teams promptly evacuated 3,820 residents from 764 apartments, prioritizing their safety and well-being during the large-scale operation.
The blaze was contained within six hours, with cooling operations ongoing to eliminate any residual risks. Dubai Media Office confirmed no injuries were reported, while ambulance and medical teams provided support on-site, showcasing Dubai’s efficient crisis management.
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Successful Evacuation of Residents
Specialized teams prioritized the evacuation of all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments in the towering building. The Dubai Media Office confirmed that the operation was conducted with the utmost care, ensuring the health and safety of every individual. “Specialized teams successfully evacuated all residents safely,” the office stated.
Specialized teams successfully evacuated all residents from the 67-storey building, prioritizing their health and safety throughout the operation. Efforts continue to fully contain the fire.
Specialized teams successfully evacuated all residents from the 67-storey building, prioritizing their health and safety throughout the operation. Efforts continue to fully contain the fire. pic.twitter.com/7q0O0FU38G
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 13, 2025
Firefighting Efforts Underway
Following the evacuation, Civil Defence teams continued their efforts to bring the fire under control. Authorities worked against the clock to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighboring buildings, showcasing their well-coordinated response to the emergency.
Civil Defense teams are continuing their efforts to bring the fire under control.
Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents. pic.twitter.com/QEiDwP4HoC
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 13, 2025
Medical Support On-Site
Ambulance teams and medical personnel quickly arrived at the scene to provide immediate medical and psychological care to the evacuated residents. Their presence offered much-needed reassurance to those affected by the incident.
Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents.
Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents. pic.twitter.com/QEiDwP4HoC
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 13, 2025
Cooling Operations Ensue
Following the containment of the fire and the safe evacuation of all residents, 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.
Following the containment of the fire and the safe evacuation of all residents, 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… pic.twitter.com/53vYEwyu1t
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 14, 2025
A Coordinated and Effective Response
The fire, which could have caused significant damage and loss, was effectively handled through the swift and professional actions of Dubai’s emergency response units. The safe evacuation of thousands of residents and timely containment of the fire are a testament to the city’s preparedness in managing crises.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure no further risks remain, leaving residents and the wider community assured of their safety. This incident underscores Dubai’s commitment to maintaining the well-being and security of its populace.
