Reports of a minor fire in Tiger Tower are emerging. 

Dubai Civil Defence responded to an emergency call and are at the scene.

Residents are evacuating the Marina based residential tower, also known as the Marina Pinnacle.

Plumes of smoke can be seen emerging from a high floor in the building, which neighbours the Marina Torch tower where parts of the building erupted in flames early on Friday morning.

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UPDATE: The small fire, which started on a balcony in Tiger Tower, is now under control. No injuries were reported

Tiger tower is on fire. Close to the Torch. #Dubai.

— Kriks ???? (@krikOrianm) August 6, 2017

Tiger tower is on fire, I am watching people being evacuated, hope everyone’s safe… #TigerTower

— Æ (@AssietouG) August 6, 2017

Authorities have reported the fire is now under control

Dubai Civil Defence has put out a minor fire which started on a balcony of Tiger Tower in the Marina. No injuries were reported.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 6, 2017

An onlooker has commented that the reaction of the DCD was incredible fast, and they must be commended for their actions. Thanks to them the problem was solved in just a few minutes