Massive fire breaks out in Sharjah tyre dumping area

Sharjah - There are no immediate reports of any casualties, but some people in the area are being treated for suffocation.

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Afkar Ali Ahmed

Published: Mon 5 Dec 2016, 3:34 PM

Last updated: Tue 6 Dec 2016, 8:04 AM

A massive fire broke out in a tyre dumping area in Al Hamriya area No. 2 in Sharjah.

Fire fighters from nearby stations immediately rushed to the site and put out the fire, said Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence.

There are no immediate reports of any casualties, but some people in the area are being treated for suffocation.

Afkar Ali Ahmed

Published: Mon 5 Dec 2016, 3:34 PM

Last updated: Tue 6 Dec 2016, 8:04 AM

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