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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 43024, member: 636"]
Fire swept through Marina Pinnacle early Saturday morning during the night hours. The 67-story tower houses 3,820 people across 764 apartments near Dubai Marina. Emergency crews evacuated every resident safely without injuries or deaths. Dubai Civil Defence teams fought flames for six hours before gaining control. Cooling operations continue as smoke remains visible from the building.

Some residents learned about the fire from neighbors knocking on doors rather than building alarms. Many people thought flames came from another nearby tower until they saw fire trucks outside. Emergency crews guided families and pets down stairwells during the evacuation process. Authorities praised the quick response that prevented casualties. Officials work with developers to find temporary housing for displaced families.

Marina Pinnacle experienced kitchen fires before during 2015 on upper floors. The Torch tower nearby caught fire twice during 2015 and 2017. Emergency teams responded around 9:30 PM with police and medical units. Social media videos showed thick smoke and residents rushing through main exits. Fire investigators have not determined what caused the latest blaze.
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