Five fire stations battle massive Dubai blaze

Dubai - Eleven warehouses were gutted in the blaze in Ras Al Khor area.

Fire brigades from five Civil Defence stations battled a massive fire that broke out in a warehouse in Ras Al Khor area in Dubai on Sunday.
Eleven warehouses were gutted in the blaze, officials said.
No casualties were reported in the fire that broke out at 11am.
The blaze was brought under control five hours after it was reported, said officials.
The fire was reported in a warehouse that stored flammable materials like paint and cargo materials. Forty firemen from Ras Al Khor, Karama, Rashidiya, Port Saeed and Al Ras stations were pressed into action.
The extent of losses caused by the fire was not immediately known. Forensic experts from the Dubai Police have examined the scene and investigations are on to determine the cause of the fire.
amira@khaleejtimes.com

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