Dubai’s skyline is burning. A massive fire erupted in a 67-story residential tower, forcing the evacuation of over 4,000 residents in the heart of Dubai Marina. The flames tore through multiple floors, leaving tenants scrambling for safety as fire alarms failed to activate.
The chaos unfolded late Friday night. Residents described thick smoke filling stairwells, forcing some to risk using elevators to escape. Many were unaware of the danger until they smelled burning or received frantic calls from neighbors. The failure of the alarm system has raised serious concerns about fire safety in high-rise buildings.
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Firefighters battled the inferno for hours. Emergency crews worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby towers. While no fatalities have been reported, authorities have yet to release an official statement on injuries or the cause of the fire.
The aftermath is unsettling. Hundreds of displaced residents spent the night outside, uncertain of where to go. Officials are now investigating why the building’s fire alarms failed, and whether safety regulations were properly enforced.
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