Huge inferno burns through 67-storey skyscraper with 4,000 residents

Shocking scenes.

Marina Pinnacle is a residential building that houses 3,820 people.

It was engulfed in flames at 9:30 pm on Friday.

According to the Dubai Media Office (DMO), all of the residents from the 764 apartments were safely evacuated by the Dubai Civil Defence, who spent six hours fighting the blaze until it was put out early on Saturday morning.

A spokesperson for the DMO said on X: "Ambulance teams and medical staff are on site to offer full medical and mental support to the safely evacuated residents."

Prateek M, a resident who lives on the 22nd floor with his wife and son, told the Khaleej Times: "Neighbours from the next building shouted and told me our tower was on fire. I grabbed my son and told my wife to head straight to the emergency exit with me.

"We had to hold on to the shoulders of the person in front of us.

"Once we reached the parking levels, where it’s more ventilated, we could breathe a little better.

"We are safe, and that’s what matters. But we hope to return home soon."

Commuters have been warned of disruptions between Dubai Marina Station and Palm Jumeirah Station due to the fire. 

A statement by RTA on social media read: "This is to ensure passenger safety and to facilitate the work of firefighting teams responding to the incident."