11 shops gutted in
Al Ain market fire

ABU DHABI - A massive fire broke out at the Al Ain Central Market in the wee hours on Saturday gutting 11 shops and resulting in loss worth millions of dirhams, a senior civil defence officer said.

Lt. Col. Rashid Al Darmaki, Director of Civil Defence in Al Ain, told Khaleej Times that the firefighters managed to contain the blaze and prevent flames from spreading to about nearby 100 shops.“No one was injured as the market was empty at 4am while the fire broke out. But a shop owner had some trouble due to smoke inhalation. He was given first aid on the spot and was taken to the hospital for further medical care. His health condition is stable,’’ he added.