Fire breaks out in Ajman factory

AJMAN — A major fire broke out at around 8.30am yesterday in the Al Ittihad Metal and Gypsum Factory in the Ajman Industrial Area, resulting in financial losses amounting to Dh300,000. However, no injuries or casualties were reported, according to an officer from Ajman Police.

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Afkar Ali Ahmed

Published: Mon 29 Oct 2007, 9:02 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:58 AM

The Ajman Civil Defence with help from their counterparts in Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain, managed to put out the fire after two hours of struggle. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Brig. Adil Saif Al Matroushi, Deputy Director of Ajman Civil Defence Department, said the factory carries out production of three products — aluminium, glass and gypsum.

The fire apparently originated in the warehouse which accommodates barrels of diesel and other fuel used in manufacturing of the items, he said.

Brig Adil Al Zari of Ajman Civil Defence said the factory was not complying with the prescribed safety rules.

Afkar Ali Ahmed

Published: Mon 29 Oct 2007, 9:02 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 4:58 AM

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