Carpet Souk fire in Abu Dhabi's Zayed Port brought under control; no injuries

A fire that broke out Friday morning at the Carpet Souk near Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi has been brought under control, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed.

Authorities confirmed that the blaze has been contained, with cooling and smoke extraction operations currently underway at the site. No injuries have been reported. They also said the incident has no impact on traffic in the surrounding area, which is flowing normally.

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Abu Dhabi Police urged the public to rely only on official sources for accurate information and updates.

Previously, a fire had broken out during the morning hours on February 23 in an Abu Dhabi warehouse. Abu Dhabi Police teams, along with the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA) brought the fire under control.

The authorities had informed the public that the blaze that took place at a warehouse in the Capital's Al Muzoon area did not result in any injuries.

The ADCDA delivers comprehensive services encompassing emergency response, firefighting, rescue operations, and ambulance services, all executed by specialized teams equipped with the latest technologies.

• Abu Dhabi

Written by

Bahni Bandyopadhyay