Dubai Marina building fire that broke out last night now under control

Authorities in Dubai have controlled a fire that broke out late Friday night in a 67-storey high-rise building in Marina, Dubai Media Office confirmed.

Dubai Civil Defence teams worked tirelessly for six hours to extinguish the blaze, while specialised units safely evacuated all 3,820 residents from 764 apartments without any injuries.

Dubai Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished the fire within six hours in a 67-storey building in the Marina area, after ensuring the safety of all 3,820 residents.

At 2.21am on Saturday, the DMO provided further details on the successful evacuation efforts. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.