382 fires contained in Fujairah in 2019

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382, fires, contained, Fujairah, 2019,

The house fires reported last year include the one that led to the death of two children at Madhab area in June.

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Published: Sun 8 Mar 2020, 1:00 PM

Last updated: Mon 9 Mar 2020, 1:40 PM

A total of 382 fires were reported last year in Fujairah, according to a top official at the emirate's civil defence.
Brigadier Ali Obaid Al Tunaiji, director of the Fujairah Civil Defence, said the fires reported spanned houses, outlets, and vehicles. "The house fires reported last year include the one that led to the death of two children at Madhab area in June. Other fires led to different financial damages with no human casualties. Water and foam were used in putting out the blazes. Special machines were also used in draining accumulated smoke."
Brig Tunaiji said that smoke detectors played a significant role in better curbing and controlling fires. "Up to 1,953 smoke detectors have been fixed at Emirati nationals' houses in Fujairah city, Dibba city, and suburbs."
ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com
 


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