Update: Fire in Dubai factory put out within 50 minutes

The fire broke out at a wood factory at 2.32pm, according to authorities.
A fire that broke out in a wood factory in Dubai’s Umm Ramool area has been brought under control, civil defence officials have told Khaleej Times.
They said a cooling operation is underway to ensure that the fire does not start again.
Firefighters described the blaze as ‘moderate’. Teams from four civil defence stations — Al Rashidiya, Nad Al Shiba, Port Saaed and Al Qusais — brought it under control within 50 minutes after it was reported at 2.32pm.
Photos and videos captured by Khaleej Times journalists showed thick plumes of black smoke rising from the burning factory.
Fire breaks out in a wood factory in #Dubai's Umm Ramool areahttps://t.co/dsaUYIoabU
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) July 6, 2020
Photos by Shihab/KT pic.twitter.com/tQEgazIDyE
#Breaking: Fire breaks out in #Dubai factory
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) July 6, 2020
The fire broke out at a wood factory at 2.32pm, according to authorities. (Video by Shihab/KT)
Details: https://t.co/dsaUYIoabU pic.twitter.com/ppOxSiXXxN
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