Huge fire breaks out at 67-storey building in Dubai, 3,800 people evacuated

A massive fire broke out in a 67-storey building in Marina here, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Saturday.

All 3,820 residents from 764 apartments of the Marina Pinnacle were safely evacuated after the fire started late on Friday night, reports ndtv.com citing PTI.

The fire was extinguished by Dubai Civil Defence teams that worked tirelessly for six hours, the Khaleej Times newspaper reported.

The DMO said the authorities are working closely with the building's developer to arrange temporary housing for the affected residents, prioritising their safety and well-being.