UPDATE 02/21: According to Gulf News, firefighters brought the blaze under control at around 4:24 a.m. local time. 10 residents of the tower suffered from smoke inhalation, but no casualties or major injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Foul play is not currently suspected.


The 1,105 foot tall Torch Tower—also known as the "Marina Torch"—is one of the highest-reaching residential structures in the world. The building is currently on fire. As of right now, it's unclear how the fire began or if there are any casualties.